Definition

Noun: 1. A large, edible seed: A souari nut is the large, nut-like seed (specifically a drupe) of a South American tree, used as food and as a source of oil. 2. The tree producing this seed: A souari nut is also the name for the large, evergreen South American tree (genus Caryocar) that produces these seeds. It has trifoliate leaves (leaves with three leaflets).

Usage Examples

• As the edible seed:
  • The souari nut has a rich, oily flavor similar to an almond.
  • They harvested souari nuts to press for cooking oil.
• As the tree:
  • The souari nut is an important species in the Amazon rainforest.
  • A mature souari nut tree can provide shade and food for many years.

Advanced Usage

• The term is used primarily in botanical, agricultural, and culinary contexts related to South American flora and food sources.
• In scientific classification, the trees are part of the genus , with species like (the butter-nut tree) being a well-known source of souari nuts.

Variants and Related Words

• Souari tree: Another name for the tree itself.
• Butternut (in a South American context): A common name for the souari nut and its tree, . (Note: This is distinct from the North American butternut tree, ).
• Caryocar: The botanical genus name for the group of trees producing souari nuts.

Synonyms

• (For the seed): edible seed, drupe.
• (For the tree): evergreen tree, hardwood tree (in a general sense).

Related Phrases/Compounds

• Souari nut oil: The cooking oil extracted from the seeds.
• Souari wood: The timber from the souari nut tree, known for its durability.

Noun

1. a large nutlike seed of a South American tree
2. large South American evergreen tree trifoliate leaves and drupes with nutlike seeds used as food and a source of cooking oil