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shea [ˈʃɪə] n 1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) a tropical African sapotaceous tree, Butyrospermum parkii, with oily seeds (Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) shea butter the white butter-like fat obtained from the seeds of this plant and used as food, to make soaps, etc. [from Bambara si] How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Shea had gone to bed and I should have followed suit, for we are always in the saddle here before sunrise; but instead I sat there before the chess table in the library, idly blowing smoke at the dishonored head of my defeated king. |
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