souari

a souari tree, Caryocar brasiliense, with green pequi or souari nuts

Meaning

Noun

Any tree of the genus Caryocar. They yield strong timber and some bear edible nuts.

Origin

From Galibi Carib sawarra, via Caribbean French saouari. Attested in English (as souwarrow or saoari) from the 19th century.

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