wild China tree

/waɪld ˌtʃaɪnə tri/
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Definitions of wild China tree
  1. noun
    deciduous tree of southwestern United States having pulpy fruit containing saponin
    synonyms: Sapindus drumondii, Sapindus marginatus
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    type of:
    soapberry, soapberry tree
    a tree of the genus Sapindus whose fruit is rich in saponin
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