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kaya

Pronunciation: /ˈkaɪə/

The English word “kaya” has 3 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. Torreya nucifera, the Japanese nutmeg tree.
  2. Torreya grandis, the Chinese nutmeg yew.
  3. A fruit curd made from a base of coconut milk, eggs and sugar, popular in Southeast Asia.

Etymology

From Japanese 榧 (カヤ, kaya).

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