acacia
noun
Simple meaning
The thickened or dried juice of several species in Acacieae.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
əˈkeɪʃə
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Definition
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noun
countable
A shrub or tree of the tribe Acacieae.
uncountablepharmacy
The thickened or dried juice of several species in Acacieae, in particular Vachellia nilotica (syn. Acacia nilotica, Egyptian acacia).
uncountable
Gum arabic; gum acacia.
loosely
Any of several related trees, such as a locust tree.
A light to moderate greenish yellow with a hint of red.
A barangay of Catarman, Northern Samar, Philippines.
Word at a Glance
- Frequency
- Uncommon
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: A shrub or tree of the tribe Acacieae.
An 'acacia' is a type of tree or shrub, known for its distinctive feathery leaves and often fragrant yellow or white flowers. People usually use this word when talking about specific plant species or their products, like acacia wood.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Where you'll really hear it
Gardening center
“This small acacia tree thrives in full sun and dry conditions.”
Botany class
“Many types of acacia are native to arid regions of Australia.”
Furniture store
“This dining table is crafted from beautiful, durable acacia wood.”
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Compound terms
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Australian tree that yields tanning materials.
Scrubby Australian acacia having extremely foul-smelling blossoms.
East Indian spiny tree having twice-pinnate leaves and yellow flowers followed by flat pods.
Evergreen Australasian tree having white or silvery bark and young leaves and yellow flowers.
Tropical American thorny shrub or small tree.
Tall Australian acacia yielding highly valued black timber.
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