noun
macadamia
ma-kuh-DAY-mee-uh
Macadamia (noun) means an evergreen tree native to Australia, grown for its rich, buttery nuts. Example: “Macadamia trees can take up to ten years before they produce a full nut crop.”
noun
1
An evergreen tree native to Australia, grown for its rich, buttery nuts.
"Macadamia trees can take up to ten years before they produce a full nut crop."
2
The nut of this tree, prized for its creamy texture and high fat content.
"She added chopped macadamias and white chocolate to the cookie dough."
How to use macadamia
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA rich, buttery nut grown on trees native to Australia.
Common pairings
macadamia nuts
macadamia oil
roasted macadamias
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Word forms
- Plural
- macadamias
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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.
Class of 1857
macadamia joined the language around 1857.
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Synonyms
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macadamia tree
Rhymes for macadamia
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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.
