jackalberry

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noun

Diospyros mespiliformis, a large dioecious evergreen tree found mostly in the savannas of Africa.

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African ebony
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Meanings

nounjackalberry (plural jackalberries)

plural jackalberries

  1. Diospyros mespiliformis, a large dioecious evergreen tree found mostly in the savannas of Africa.

    Synonyms: African ebony

  2. Its edible fruit, having a lemon-like taste and chalky consistency.

Synonyms & antonyms

nounDiospyros mespiliformis, a large dioecious evergreen tree found mostly in the savannas of Africa.

Similar
African ebony

Origin

From jackal + berry, since jackals like to eat the fruit.

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Translations

Polish hurma szakalowa
  • hurma szakalowatree
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APA

jackalberry. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/jackalberry

MLA

“jackalberry.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/jackalberry. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “jackalberry,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/jackalberry.

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