What is another word for theobroma?
Pronunciation: [θiːəbɹˈə͡ʊmə] (IPA) 
Theobroma is a genus of trees native to South America that produce cocoa beans. However, there are several synonyms that are commonly used for theobroma, including cacao, cocoa, and chocolate tree. The word cacao comes from the Nahuatl language of Mexico, where the word originally meant "fruit of the gods." Cocoa, on the other hand, is believed to have come from an alteration of the word cacao, while chocolate tree reflects the use of theobroma for the production of chocolate. Other synonyms for theobroma include the African cocoa tree, the New World cocoa tree, and the cacaoyer. No matter what synonym is used, theobroma remains an important source of cocoa for the chocolate industry.
