noun
Uncommon
acacia
uh-KAY-shuh
Acacia (noun) means a tree or shrub with feathery leaves and small clustered flowers, common in warm and dry climates. Example: “Rows of acacia trees lined the dusty road.”
noun
1
A tree or shrub with feathery leaves and small clustered flowers, common in warm and dry climates.
"Rows of acacia trees lined the dusty road."
2
The gum or dried sap harvested from certain acacia species, used as a thickener in food and other products.
"The recipe called for a small amount of acacia gum as a stabilizer."
How to use acacia
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA thorny, often drought-tolerant tree, or the natural gum it produces.
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Word forms
- Plural
- acacias, acaciae
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Etymology
From Greek akakia, likely referring to a thorny tree, via Latin acacia.
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What does “acacia” mean?
The word “acacia” means a tree or shrub with feathery leaves and small clustered flowers, common in warm and dry climates. In plain terms, a thorny, often drought-tolerant tree, or the natural gum it produces.
How do you pronounce “acacia”?
“Acacia” is pronounced uh-KAY-shuh (/əˈkeɪ.ʃə/ in IPA).
How do you use “acacia” in a sentence?
Here is “acacia” used in a sentence: “Rows of acacia trees lined the dusty road.”
What part of speech is “acacia”?
“Acacia” is a noun.
Where does the word “acacia” come from?
The word “acacia” comes from Latin. From Greek akakia, likely referring to a thorny tree, via Latin acacia.
Is “acacia” a common word?
“Acacia” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “acacia” have?
“Acacia” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a tree or shrub with feathery leaves and small clustered flowers, common in warm and dry climates.
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