Shea tree \She"a tree`\ (Bot.)
An African sapotaceous tree (Bassia, or Butyrospermum,
Parkii), from the seeds of which a substance resembling
butter is obtained; the African butter tree.
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Shea tree \She"a tree`\ (Bot.)
An African sapotaceous tree (Bassia, or Butyrospermum,
Parkii), from the seeds of which a substance resembling
butter is obtained; the African butter tree.
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