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Chrysobalanus

noun
Chrys·​o·​bal·​a·​nus

Definition of Chrysobalanus

: a small genus of tropical shrubs or trees (family Rosaceae) having a pulpy drupe with a ridged stone — see coco plum

History and Etymology for Chrysobalanus

New Latin, from chrys- + Latin balanus acorn, from Greek balanos

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