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Definition of Macadamia nut tree
1. Noun. Small Australian tree with racemes of pink flowers; widely cultivated (especially in Hawaii) for its sweet edible nuts.
Exact synonyms: Macadamia Nut, Macadamia Ternifolia
Terms within: Macadamia Nut
Geographical relationships: Aloha State, Hawai'i, Hawaii, Hi
Group relationships: Genus Macadamia
Generic synonyms: Macadamia, Macadamia Tree
Terms within: Macadamia Nut
Geographical relationships: Aloha State, Hawai'i, Hawaii, Hi
Group relationships: Genus Macadamia
Generic synonyms: Macadamia, Macadamia Tree
Lexicographical Neighbors of Macadamia Nut Tree
Literary usage of Macadamia nut tree
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 town has
at times laid claim to being the mac nut capital of the world. ..."
2. 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 ..."
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