1. Plural of bumelia; a genus of tropical and subtropical shrubs and small trees of the sapodilla family, bearing small white flowers and dark berries.
Usage: botanical term; usually used in plural form

Examples

• The bumelias in the botanical garden attract many native bird species.
• Several bumelias species are found in the southeastern United States.
• Gardeners cultivate bumelias for their ornamental value and wildlife benefits.
• The bumelias produce small berries that wildlife feed on during autumn.