achras

noun

Meaning

A genus of tropical trees belonging to the Sapotaceae family, often recognized for producing edible, sap-rich fruits like the sapodilla.

Examples

  • The achras tree thrives in the warm, humid climate of the Caribbean.
  • Historically, the achras was valued for both its fruit and the chicle sap harvested from its bark.

Synonyms: sapodilla, chicle tree