noun
- A tropical fruit-bearing tree (Morinda citrifolia) native to Southeast Asia and the Pacific, or its small, bumpy, yellowish-white fruit.
- A juice or beverage made from noni fruit, often marketed as a health supplement.
Usage: Also called Indian mulberry or cheese fruit.; The fruit has a distinctive pungent smell and bitter taste.
Usage: Commonly sold in health food stores and online.
Examples
- The noni tree grows well in tropical climates.
- Noni fruit is used in traditional medicine in Pacific island cultures.
- The juice from noni is said to have various health benefits, though scientific evidence is limited.
- Noni has a strong, unpleasant odor when ripe.
- Many health stores sell bottled noni juice as a dietary supplement.