Any of several tropical trees of the genus Parkia (family Mimosaceae (Leguminosae)), bearing pods which contain edible pulp and seeds, especially the African species P. filicoidea and P. biglobosa.
Origin
Late 18th century. From Fula nétĕ and its etymon Manding nété.
Definition of nitta in US English:
nitta
nounˈnɪtə
Any of several tropical trees of the genus Parkia (family Mimosaceae (Leguminosae)), bearing pods which contain edible pulp and seeds, especially the African species P. filicoidea and P. biglobosa.
Origin
Late 18th century. From Fulfulde nétĕ and its etymon Manding nété.