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shea
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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]
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