shea nut
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of shea nut
First recorded in 1915–20
Example Sentences
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Harvested fruit from shea nut trees have to be crushed, roasted and boiled to extract their oil to produce the shea butter used in cosmetics.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2025
The growing popularity of charcoal from the shea nut tree has made the situation worse.
From BBC ● May 1, 2025
Professor John Bosco Okullo, a leading agroforestry expert from Uganda's Makerere University who has been studying shea nut trees for more than two decades, also blames years of widespread insecurity for the problems.
From BBC ● May 1, 2025
"Thirty years ago, the shea nut tree had a pattern of its production. It flowered in December then by the time it reached April, it would be ready," Mr Gerima told the BBC.
From BBC ● May 1, 2025
The Ugandan government has also recognised the vulnerability of the shea nut tree.
From BBC ● May 1, 2025
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