divi-divi

[ div-ee-div-ee ]

noun

, plural div·i-div·is, div·i-div·i.

1. a tropical American shrub or small tree, Caesalpinia coriaria, of the legume family, the astringent pods of which are used in tanning and dyeing.
2. the related species C. spinosa.
3. the pods of either plant.

divi-divi

/ ˌdɪvɪˈdɪvɪ /

noun

1. a tropical American leguminous tree, Caesalpinia coriaria
2. the pods of this plant, which yield a substance used in tanning leather

Word History and Origins

Origin of divi-divi¹

1825–35; < Spanish < Carib

Word History and Origins

Origin of divi-divi¹

C19: from Spanish, of Cariban origin

Example Sentences

Algarobilla and divi-divi are the fruit pods of several species of American csalpina.

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Oakwood and quebracho extracts, and divi-divi or algarobilla.

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Divi-Divi (caesalpinia coriaria) is the dried pods of a Central American tree.

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Divi-divi resembles a dried pea-shuck curled up, filled with yellow powder, and a few dark brown seeds.

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