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sea grape
noun[ C or U ]
(alsoseagrape)uk /ˈsiː ˌɡreɪp/ us /ˈsiː ˌɡreɪp/
a tree that grows near the coast in tropical areas of North, South and Central America that has round leaves and berries that can be eaten:
Oleander, coconut palms, and sea grape were planted along the edge of the beach.
a small purple berry from the sea grape tree with a hard seed in the middle that can be eaten:
He served a breakfast of pancakes with homemade sea grape jelly.
The beach is a semicircular sandy strip backed by sea grapes and tropical shrubs.
The cottages are hidden among the bougainvillea and sea grape trees.
It was early afternoon and she was asleep under a seagrape tree.
Seagrapes are native fruits that are mostly pit, with a little fruit.
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