shea

American  

[shee, shey] / ʃi, ʃeɪ /

noun

1. shea tree.

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shea British  

/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of shea

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

Example Sentences

Det Spt Mark O'Shea said his team was determined to try and solve the case.

From BBC

"There's been no cost for Mohammed bin Salman and his authorities for going ahead with these executions," said Joey Shea, who researches Saudi Arabia for Human Rights Watch.

From BBC

Another Gunners legend, Dennis Bergkamp, helped the hosts retake the lead before two goals from a young Cristiano Ronaldo and a delightful John O'Shea chip stunned Arsene Wenger's side.

From BBC

He says some brands have substituted palm oil and shea oil for some of the milk to make up the fat content of their chocolate.

From BBC

They say they are rebuilding toward their planned 2028 arrival in Las Vegas, and they have an impressive core of position players, including first baseman Nick Kurtz — the American League rookie of the year — shortstop Jacob Wilson, catcher Shea Langeliers, designated hitter Brent Rooker, and outfielders Lawrence Butler and Tyler Soderstrom.

From Los Angeles Times