shea butter

American  

noun

1. a solid, greenish, yellowish, or whitish fat derived from the seeds of the shea tree, used for food and in the manufacture of soaps and candles.

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Etymology

Origin of shea butter

First recorded in 1840–50

Example Sentences

This loss, combined with the poor harvests, has had a direct impact on people like Mariam Chandiru, a local shea butter producer for many years in the northern town of Koboko.

From BBC • May 1, 2025

The American Academy of Dermatology also recommends lip balms that contain ceramides, hemp seed oil, dimethicone, mineral oil and shea butter.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 5, 2024

Video and photography by international artists filled the industrial space, together presenting a portrait of the region, considering the production of shea butter, Dagomba rituals and Tamale’s middle class, among other subjects.

From New York Times • Feb. 5, 2024

TJ’s Brazil Nut Body Butter contains an array of impressive ingredients, including coconut oil, shea butter, açai extract, guarana extract and Brazil nut seed oil.

From Salon • Jan. 25, 2024

Pure shea butter as a leave-in conditioner works for many naturals.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie