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

After the Giants and Dodgers left for California in 1957, Mayor Robert Wagner set up a committee to bring a National League team to the city, headed by the corporate lawyer William Shea.

From The Wall Street Journal

In 1964, the year Shea Stadium opened, the Mets outdrew the Yankees, even while losing 109 games.

From The Wall Street Journal

A decade and a half of gloom followed, during which, Mr. Gittlitz notes, the atmosphere of Dust Bowl privation at Shea was underscored by corn and tomato plants growing like subsistence crops in the bullpen.

From The Wall Street Journal

Italy legend Gianfranco Zola, who was at the game for BBC Sport, was particularly impressed with the Charles brothers, midfielder Shea and goalkeeper Pierce, who he described as "brilliant".

From BBC

He described 20-year-old Sheffield Wednesday stopper Pierce, who missed the entire group campaign through injury, as "magnificent", and felt Shea and fellow midfielder Ethan Galbraith "could both play at a higher level" than Championship clubs after impressing against Tonali, Manuel Locatelli and Nicolo Barella.

From BBC