(n) small genus of western African evergreen trees and shrubs bearing fleshy capsular three-seeded fruits edible when neither unripe nor overripe, Syn. genus Blighia
(n) widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions for its fragrant flowers and colorful fruits; introduced in Jamaica by William Bligh, Syn. akee tree, Blighia sapida
n. small genus of West African evergreen trees and shrubs bearing fleshy capsular three-seeded fruits edible when neither unripe nor overripe. Syn. -- genus Blighia. [ WordNet 1.5 ]