Parkia

noun
Par·​kia | \ ˈpärkēə\

Definition of Parkia

: a genus of tropical Old World trees (family Leguminosae) with heads of red or yellow flowers followed by pods that commonly contain edible seeds and pulp — see nitta tree

History and Etymology for Parkia

New Latin, from Mungo Park †1806, Scottish African explorer and surgeon + New Latin -ia

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