1. Plural of chinaberry; small, round, yellowish fruits produced by the chinaberry tree (Melia azedarach), used ornamentally or in traditional crafts.
Usage: Usually used in plural form; The fruits are toxic if ingested in large quantities
2. Beads or ornaments made from dried chinaberry fruits, traditionally used in jewelry, rosaries, or decorative crafts.
Usage: Craft and decorative use

Examples

• The chinaberries fell from the tree in late autumn, scattering across the yard.
• She strung chinaberries together to make a simple necklace.
• Children collected chinaberries from the ground to use in craft projects.
• The chinaberry tree produced thousands of small yellow fruits each season.
• Dried chinaberries were polished and used to create decorative rosaries.
• The beads carved from chinaberries had a warm, natural appearance.