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Definition of "karite" []

  • A sapo-taceous tree, Butyrospermum (Bassia) Parkii, abounding in central Africa. (noun)

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

Use "karite" in a sentence
  • "Testers loved this “easy to lather” soap for its buffing brown sugar and karite butter “that softened skin and left a fresh scent.”"
  • "Shea butter, used in ointments and lotions, comes from the fruit of the African karite tree."
  • "Shea (karite) oil or butter is also used for renders."