Malpighia \Mal*pi"ghi*a\, n. [NL. See {Malpighian}.] (Bot.)
A genus of tropical American shrubs with opposite leaves and
small white or reddish flowers. The drupes of {Malpighia
glabra} (formerly {Malpighia urens}) are eaten under the name
of {Barbadoes cherries}.
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