MACADAMIA


Meaning of MACADAMIA in English

ˌmakəˈdāmēə, -dam- noun

Etymology: New Latin, from John Macadam died 1865 Australian chemist born in Scotland + New Latin -ia

1. capitalized : a small genus of Australian evergreen trees (family Proteaceae) including one ( M. ternifolia ) that is widely cultivated in warm regions for its edible nut

2. -s

a. or macadamia tree : any tree of the genus Macadamia

b. : macadamia nut

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