acacia
IPA: ʌkˈeɪʃʌ
noun
- (countable) A shrub or tree of the tribe Acacieae.
- (uncountable, pharmacy) The thickened or dried juice of several species in Acacieae, in particular Vachellia nilotica (syn. Acacia nilotica), the Egyptian acacia.
- A false acacia; robinia tree, Robinia pseudoacacia.
- (uncountable) Gum arabic; gum acacia.
- (loosely) Any of several related trees, such as the locust tree.
- A light to moderate greenish yellow with a hint of red.
- (history, classical studies) A roll or bag, filled with dust, borne by Byzantine emperors, as a memento of mortality. It is represented on medals.
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Examples of "acacia" in Sentences
- The acacia strain isn't deathcore.
- Bullhorn acacia ants fulfill that role.
- Acacia ant and Swollen thorn acacia tree.
- Acacia imparts a yellow tint to the wine.
- The histamine amides of Acacia longifolia.
- Acacia seeds can be difficult to germinate.
- To the south are visible the acacia woodlands.
- As they speak, Acacia ensnared the townsfolk to her lair.
- He discovered a new species of acacia Acacia Daintreeana.
- The roots of the Acacia kempeana shrub are another source of the grubs.
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