chinaberry

English

noun
Definitions
  • (US) The bead tree or , Melia azedarach, a deciduous tree in the mahogany family Meliaceae, native to India, southern China and Australia, or its fruit.
  • (US) The soapberry (genus Sapindus, especially ), native to the Americas.
  • (US) , a poisonous herbaceous flowering plant in the family Ranunculaceae, native to North America.

Etymology

Compound from English China + English berry (thrash, beat).

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English

berry

Gloss

thrash, beat

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