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china closet
china officinalis
China rose
China Sea
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China syndrome
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China tree
chinaberry
Chinaman
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chinaberry

chi·na·ber·ry [ chnə bèrree ] (plural chi·na·ber·ries)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. tree grown for shade: a deciduous tree of the mahogany family. Flowers: white or purple, in clusters. Use: shade tree. Native to: Asia.  Latin name Melia azedarach.

2. trees 
Same as  soapberry (sense 2)


3. fruit: a fruit produced by either the chinaberry or soapberry tree

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