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Princeton's WordNet

  1. Chrysophyllum, genus Chrysophyllumnoun

    tropical American evergreen trees or shrubs

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  1. Chrysophyllum

    Chrysophyllum is a group of trees in the Sapotaceae described as a genus by Linnaeus in 1753.The genus is native to tropical regions throughout the world, with the greatest number of species in northern South America. One species, C. oliviforme, extends north to southern Florida.

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  1. chrysophyllum

    Chrysophyllum is a genus of plants in the family Sapotaceae, commonly found in tropical regions. The genus includes about 70 to 80 species of evergreen trees, many of which produce edible fruits. Chrysophyllum species are notable for their shiny, golden-hued underside of leaves, which is the basis for their scientific name (Chrysophyllum means 'gold leaf' in Greek). One well-known species is Chrysophyllum cainito, the star apple.

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  1. Chrysophyllum

    Chrysophyllum is a genus of about 70-80 species of tropical trees, growing rapidly to 10–20 m or more in height. The genus is native to tropical regions throughout the world, with the greatest number of species in northern South America. One species, C. oliviforme, extends north to southern Florida. The leaves are oval, 3–15 cm long, green above, densely golden pubescent below, from which the genus is named. The flowers are small, purplish white and have a sweet fragrant smell; they are clustered several together, and are hermaphroditic. The fruit is edible; round, usually purple skinned, often green around the calyx, with a star pattern in the pulp; the flattened seeds are light brown and hard. The fruit skin is chewy like gum, and contrary to some reports, is edible.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of chrysophyllum in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of chrysophyllum in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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