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DictionaryjacarandaTropical flowering tree
noun

jacaranda

jak-uh-RAN-duh/ˌdʒækəˈrændə/

A tropical tree with fernlike leaves and purple-blue flowers.

The jacaranda brightens our street with clusters of purple-blue flowers.

A flowering jacaranda tree with a spreading crown of purple-blue flower clusters, plus a foreground branch showing its trumpet-shaped blossoms and delicate fernlike leaves.
Etymology
jacarandaTupitropical American tree

Tupi yacaranda names the tropical American tree itself. The English sense preserves that botanical reference; the supplied evidence gives no deeper meaning for the name.

In context

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More examples

  • We planted two jacarandas along the driveway.
  • The jacaranda's fernlike leaves cast delicate shadows on the patio.
  • Fallen flowers form a purple carpet beneath the jacaranda.

Forms

jacaranda · jacarandas