ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ noun
( -es )
1. : a soapberry ( Sapindus saponaria ) of the southern United States and Mexico
2. also chinaberry tree : a small rapid-growing Asiatic tree ( Melia azedarach ) that has large twice-compound leaves and fragrant purplish flowers in open clusters, the latter followed by smooth yellow berries, and that is naturalized in the southern United States where it is widely planted as a shade or ornamental tree
3. : the fruit of the chinaberry