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acacia

aca·cia

UK/əˈkeɪ.ʃə/ US/əˈkeɪ.sjə/ rare

noun

1.

any of various spiny trees or shrubs of the genus Acacia

Origin

From Latin acacia, from Ancient Greek ἀκακία (akakía, “shittah tree”), either from Proto-Indo-European *h₂eḱ- (“sharp”) (compare ἀκή (akḗ, “point”)) or more likely a Pre-Greek word. First attested before 1398. Doublet of cassie.

Phrases

  • Acacia Avenue
  • Acacia Creek
  • Acacia Gardens
  • acacia gum
  • Acacia Hills
  • acacia pied barbet
  • Acacia Ridge
  • acacia tit

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