• An African sapotaceous tree (Bassia, / Butyrospermum, Parkii), from the seeds of which a substance resembling butter is obtained; the African butter tree. Found on http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning/shea_tree/
She'a tree` (Botany) An African sapotaceous tree ( Bassia, or Butyrospermum, Parkii ), from the seeds of which a substance resembling butter is obtained; the African butter tree. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/S/83