velvet tamarind
"Velvet tamarind" refers to trees in the genus *Dialium*, known for their velvety fruit, and is valued for both its culinary uses and medicinal properties.
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Definition
C1Botany
(scientific)A small tropical tree from the genus *Dialium*, with species native to Africa and southeast Asia.
Example
- The velvet tamarind tree is often found in the forests of West Africa.
B2Food
(culinary)The edible fruit of the *Dialium* tree, known for its sweet and tangy pulp inside a velvety shell.
Example
- Velvet tamarind is a popular snack in many African countries.
C1Health
(medicinal)Parts of the *Dialium* tree, including its fruit, leaves, and bark, are used for their health benefits such as treating malaria and hypertension.
Example
- The leaves of the velvet tamarind tree are used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Similar
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