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grenadilla

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

African blackwood, a tree of species Dalbergia melanoxylon, found in Africa, valued for its timber.

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Usage: countable, uncountable

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Synonyms: mpingo

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noun

Meaning 2

The wood obtained from this plant, blackwood, which is particularly used for making musical instruments.

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Usage: countable, uncountable

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noun

Meaning 3

Alternative spelling of granadilla.

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Usage: alt-of, alternative, countable, uncountable

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