macadamia
1 synonym for macadamia, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — An evergreen tree native to Australia, grown for its rich, buttery nuts.
Synonyms
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macadamia tree
How to use macadamia
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
macadamia nuts
macadamia oil
roasted macadamias
Etymology
Named after the Scottish-Australian scientist John Macadam by botanist Ferdinand von Mueller, who first classified the plant in 1857.
Full origin of macadamia →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.
