A Central American tree, Pouteria sapota, of the family Sapotaceae; the oval russet edible fruit of this tree (also called marmalade plum), which has a spicy red flesh.
Origin
Mid 17th century.
Definition of mammee sapota in US English:
mammee sapota
noun
A Central American tree, Pouteria sapota, of the family Sapotaceae; the oval russet edible fruit of this tree (also called marmalade plum), which has a spicy red flesh.