Acacia Meaning
/əˈkeɪ.ʃə/Definition, CEFR level C2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA shrub or tree of the tribe Acacieae.
nounThe thickened or dried juice of several species in Acacieae, in particular Vachellia nilotica (syn. Acacia nilotica, Egyptian acacia).
Sentence Examples
Look, a rose acacia!
Giraffes eat acacia leaves.
The acacia tree is the giraffe's favorite plant.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The giraffe stretched its long neck to reach the tender leaves of the tall ____ tree on the savanna.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The giraffe reached up to eat the leaves of an ____ tree.
Word Origin & History
From Latin acacia, from Ancient Greek ἀκακία (akakía, “shittah tree”), either from Proto-Indo-European *h₂eḱ- (“sharp”) (compare ἀκή (akḗ, “point”)) or more likely a Pre-Greek word. First attested before 1398. Doublet of cassie.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The giraffe stretched its long neck to reach the tender leaves of the tall ____ tree on the savanna.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The giraffe reached up to eat the leaves of an ____ tree.