Definition of Macadamia nut

1. Noun. Small Australian tree with racemes of pink flowers; widely cultivated (especially in Hawaii) for its sweet edible nuts.

Exact synonyms: Macadamia Nut Tree, Macadamia Ternifolia
Geographical relationships: Aloha State, Hawai'i, Hawaii, Hi
Group relationships: Genus Macadamia
Generic synonyms: Macadamia, Macadamia Tree

2. Noun. Nutlike seed with sweet and crisp white meat.
Generic synonyms: Edible Nut
Group relationships: Macadamia Nut Tree, Macadamia Ternifolia

Definition of Macadamia nut

1. Noun. the hard-shelled edible seed of the macadamia tree ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Macadamia Nut

macaber
macabre
macabrely
macabreness
macaca
macaca fascicularis
macaca mulatta
macaca nemestrina
macaca radiata
macacas
macaco
macacos
macacus
macadam
macadamia
macadamia nut
macadamia nut tree
macadamia nuts
macadamia tree
macadamias
macadamise
macadamization
macadamizations
macadamize
macadamized
macadamizes
macadamizing
macadams
macahuba
macahubas

Literary usage of Macadamia nut

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Daytrips Hawaii: 50 One Day Adventures on Six Islands by Car, Bus, Bicycle by David Cheever (2001)
"Since the first macadamia nut tree was planted here many years ago, ... The existing macadamia nut factory down the hill from the center of town seems an ..."

2. Guatemala by Shelagh McNally (2006)
"The macadamia nut is delicious and its oil is the key ingredient to all those over-priced anti-aging creams sold by large cosmetics companies. ..."

3. All about Hawaii (1910)
"... Cordia subcordata Loquat Eriobotrya japonica Pride of India or Bead tree Metia Azedarach macadamia nut Macadamia ternifolia Papaya Carica papaya Pepper ..."

4. Pamphlets on Forestry in Hawaii (1919)
"It infests the tender foliage of the macadamia nut tree and checks or prevents normal growth of the tree. It is a serious pest, difficult to control by ..."

5. Adventure Guide Maui by Sharon Hamblin (2005)
"Try the coconut macadamia nut shrimp with a tropical fruit salsa and sweet Thai chili sauce or the five-onion soup with three kinds of cheese. ..."

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