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macadamia

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Noun — An evergreen tree native to Australia, grown for its rich, buttery nuts.

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Etymology

Named after the Scottish-Australian scientist John Macadam by botanist Ferdinand von Mueller, who first classified the plant in 1857.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “macadamia” mean?

The word “macadamia” means an evergreen tree native to Australia, grown for its rich, buttery nuts. In plain terms, a rich, buttery nut grown on trees native to Australia.

How do you pronounce “macadamia”?

“Macadamia” is pronounced ma-kuh-DAY-mee-uh (/mækəˈdeɪmi.ə/ in IPA).

How do you use “macadamia” in a sentence?

Here is “macadamia” used in a sentence: “Macadamia trees can take up to ten years before they produce a full nut crop.”

What part of speech is “macadamia”?

“Macadamia” is a noun.

Where does the word “macadamia” come from?

The word “macadamia” dates back to around 1857. Named after the Scottish-Australian scientist John Macadam by botanist Ferdinand von Mueller, who first classified the plant in 1857.

How many meanings does “macadamia” have?

“Macadamia” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an evergreen tree native to Australia, grown for its rich, buttery nuts.

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