acacia

Meanings

• noun

  A genus of trees and shrubs belonging to the family Fabaceae, native to Africa and parts of the Americas and Asia.

  - "The acacia tree is known for its thorny leaves."
  - "Acacia wood is often used in furniture making."

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Pronunciation

1. /əˈkeɪ.ʃə/
   
   
   
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2. /əˈkeɪ.ʃə/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

gum acacia , gum arabic , wattle

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with acacia
apples , acres , bases

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Variants

List of all variants of acacia that leads to same result
acacia , acacias

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Etymology

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From the Greek word akis, meaning 'sharp', in reference to the thorns on the trees.

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Trivia

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1. The acacia tree is the national tree of Israel.

2. Acacia honey is known for its unique flavor and medicinal properties.

3. The acacia tree is also known as the 'mimosa tree' in some parts of the world.

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Related Concepts

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1. Fabaceae: The acacia tree belongs to the Fabaceae family, which is the third-largest plant family in the world.

2. Thorn tree: Acacia trees are also known as thorn trees due to their sharp thorns.

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Culture

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Acacia trees have cultural and historical significance in various parts of the world. In Australia, the golden wattle (Acacia pypydina) is the national floral emblem. In Hinduism, the acacia tree is considered sacred and is associated with the god Indra.

How to Memorize "acacia"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the shape and structure of the acacia tree, including its thorny leaves and branches.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the acacia tree with sharpness or thorns due to its name origin.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'A sharp tree, Acacia' to remember the name.

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