'Garcinia Mangostana' definitions:

Definition of 'Garcinia mangostana'

noun

East Indian tree with thick leathery leaves and edible fruit [syn: mangosteen, mangosteen tree, Garcinia mangostana]

Definition of 'Garcinia Mangostana'

From: GCIDE

Mangosteen \Man"go*steen\, Mangostan \Man"go*stan\, mangosteen tree \mangosteen tree\n. [Malay mangusta, mangis.] (Bot.) A tree of the East Indies of the genus Garcinia ({Garcinia Mangostana}) with thick leathery leaves. The tree grows to the height of eighteen feet, and bears fruit also called mangosteen, of the size of a small apple, the pulp of which is very delicious food. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Garcinia Mangostana'

From: GCIDE

Garcinia \Gar*cin"i*a\, n. [NL.] (Bot.) A genus of plants, including the mangosteen tree ({Garcinia Mangostana}), found in the islands of the Indian Archipelago; -- so called in honor of Dr. Garcin. [1913 Webster]

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