| Part of Speech | Definition | |
| Noun | 1. Small tropical American tree bearing large succulent slightly acid fruit.[Wordnet]. | |
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Common Expressions: Annona muricata
| Expressions | Definition | ||
| Annona muricata | Small tropical American tree bearing large succulent slightly acid fruit. Source: Wordnet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. | ||
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Specialty Expressions: Annona muricata
| Expressions | Domain | Definition | |
| Annona muricata | Botanical | The edible ripe fruits, a good source of vitamins B and C and phosphorus, are made into jellies, preserves, and a delicious beverage (!). Some people chew them up and expectorate the pulp in soups. The seeds are insecticidal and piscicidal. A leaf decoction is used to expel head lice. The leaves are made into a tea consumed by the Negroes of Darien and Puerto Obaldia. The flowers and leaves are used in the Truando sector to combat kidney problems. (references) | |
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