macadamia

mac-a-da-mi-a · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    An evergreen tree native to Australia that produces edible nuts.

  2. 2.

    The round, hard-shelled nut of this tree, valued for its rich, buttery flavor.

Forms

plural: macadamias

Related words

See also: almond, cashew, nut
Synonyms: Queensland nut, macadamia nut

Etymology

From the genus name Macadamia, named after Scottish-Australian chemist John Macadam (1827-1865) by botanist Ferdinand von Mueller.