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shea butter

–noun
a solid, greenish, yellowish, or whitish fat derived from the seeds of the shea tree, used for food and in the manufacture of soaps and candles.

Origin:
1840–50
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shea butter   (shē, shā)   
n.  A whitish or yellowish fat obtained from the seeds of the shea tree, used as food and for making soap and candles.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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