Mangosteen \Man"go*steen\, Mangostan \Man"go*stan\, mangosteen
tree \mangosteen tree\n. [Malay mangusta, mangis.] (Bot.)
A tree of the East Indies of the genus {Garcinia} ({Garcinia
Mangostana}) with thick leathery leaves. The tree grows to
the height of eighteen feet, and bears fruit also called
{mangosteen}, of the size of a small apple, the pulp of which
is very delicious food.
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