noun
acacia
uh-KAY-shuh/əˈkeɪʃə/
A tree or shrub with clustered flowers, often bearing thorns.
The acacia spreads its thorny branches beside the dusty path.
Etymology
Greek akakia named a thorny Egyptian tree. The name was later extended to North American trees, but the origin of the Greek plant name remains uncertain.
In context
an acacia tree with everything a potential mate could want...a water view, shade, and most importantly, viciously sharp thorns to keep most predators away.
More examples
- Small flowers cover the acacia after the rains.
- The carpenter examines a board of acacia.
- Several acacias provide shade near the village well.
Forms
acacia · acacias
Similar words
- tree
- A broad category without acacia's particular botanical features.