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From: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

 Man·go·steen Man·go·stan mangosteen tree n.  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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From: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

 Gar·cin·i·a n.  Bot. 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.
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From: WordNet (r) 2.0

 Garcinia mangostana
      n : East Indian tree with thick leathery leaves and edible fruit
          [syn: mangosteen, mangosteen tree]