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Definition of Garcinia
1. Noun. Evergreen trees and shrubs: mangosteens.
Exact synonyms: Genus Garcinia
Generic synonyms: Dilleniid Dicot Genus
Group relationships: Clusiaceae, Family Clusiaceae, Family Guttiferae, Guttiferae, St John's Wort Family
Member holonyms: Garcinia Mangostana, Mangosteen, Mangosteen Tree, Gamboge Tree, Garcinia Cambogia, Garcinia Gummi-gutta, Garcinia Hanburyi
Generic synonyms: Dilleniid Dicot Genus
Group relationships: Clusiaceae, Family Clusiaceae, Family Guttiferae, Guttiferae, St John's Wort Family
Member holonyms: Garcinia Mangostana, Mangosteen, Mangosteen Tree, Gamboge Tree, Garcinia Cambogia, Garcinia Gummi-gutta, Garcinia Hanburyi
Definition of Garcinia
1. n. A genus of plants, including the mangosteen tree (Garcinia Mangostana), found in the islands of the Indian Archipelago; -- so called in honor of Dr. Garcin.
Definition of Garcinia
1. a tropical tree [n -S]
Medical Definition of Garcinia
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