chocolate tree (B1)
noun phrase
Pronunciation: /ˈtʃɒkəlɪt triː/
Definition
A tropical evergreen tree native to the Americas, whose seeds are used to make chocolate.
Examples
The chocolate tree is a sensitive plant that requires a lot of care and attention.
Cacao beans are harvested from the chocolate tree and then fermented to develop their unique flavor.
How to Use chocolate tree
- chocolate tree farm (collocation)
- a farm that cultivates chocolate trees — "The chocolate tree farm in Ghana is one of the largest in the world."
- chocolate tree seedling (collocation)
- a young chocolate tree plant — "The nursery specializes in growing chocolate tree seedlings for sale to farmers."
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