chinaberry

/ˈtʃaɪnəˌbɛri/
noun
  1. A tree native to Asia but common in warm regions, with small, round, yellow fruits and purple flowers.
    • The chinaberry in our backyard provides plenty of shade in the summer.
    • Chinaberry trees are known for their fast growth and fragrant lavender blossoms.
    • Children often play under the chinaberry tree, collecting its fallen fruits.
  2. The hard, round fruit of the chinaberry tree, often used to make beads or as a natural pest repellent.
    • The kids gathered chinaberries from the ground to use in their craft project.
    • She strung dried chinaberries onto a thread to make a necklace.
    • Some gardeners place chinaberries around plants to keep insects away.
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