noun
macadamia
ma-kuh-DAY-mee-uh
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
Word Forms
macadamias plural
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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.