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