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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

garcinia

/ɡɑːrˈsiːnə/ noun · British & US
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What does garcinia mean?

noun

A tropical tree native to Southeast Asia, its fruit is used in traditional medicine and as a food ingredient. The name garcinia is derived from the French botanist Jean Millin Garcin.

Example

"The local market sold garcinia fruit, which was said to have various health benefits."

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