shea

[shee, shey]

noun

1. shea tree.

shea

/ ˈʃɪə /

noun

1. a tropical African sapotaceous tree, Butyrospermum parkii, with oily seeds

2. the white butter-like fat obtained from the seeds of this plant and used as food, to make soaps, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of shea¹

1799; said to be < Bambara si ( shea is Mungo Park's spelling)

Word History and Origins

Origin of shea¹

C18: from Bambara si

Example Sentences

The 40-year-old was sent off as Portugal lost 2-0 in Dublin earlier in November when he elbowed Dara O'Shea in the back, for his first dismissal in 226 international appearances.

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Shea Serrano’s catalogue of basketball greatness looks past stats and scores to privilege transcendent moments on the court.

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Shea Serrano—bestselling author, television-series creator, digital publisher, San Antonio Spurs devotee—is an accomplished mixologist of hoops and culture.

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As the chief clinical officer of Richmond Area Multi-Services, one of the country’s first agencies addressing Asian American and Pacific Islander communities’ needs for culturally competent services, Christina Shea has observed the value of involving family members in a person’s care.

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Erivo's character Elphaba's nails were brought into the spotlight in the first Wicked film, and so was her manicurist, Shea Osei.

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