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macadamia Definition


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macadamia
noun macadamias
    1. An evergreen tree belonging to a native Australian genus.
    2. The round edible oily nut of two species of macadamia, with a very hard shell.
      Form: macadamia nut
Etymology: Early 20c: named after the Scottish-born Australian chemist, John Macadam (1827‐65).



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