açaí
sɑˈi, ˌɑ noun
the deep purple, edible berry of a Central and South American palm tree, Euterpe oleracea.
Also, a·ca·i.
Origin:
1850–60; < Portuguese açaí < Tupi-Guarani asaí
1850–60; < Portuguese açaí < Tupi-Guarani asaí
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| —n | |
| Also called: palm berry a berry that grows on palm trees in the Brazilian rainforests. Because it is rich in nutrients, it is used to make energy drinks | |
| [C21: Portuguese] | |
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Açaí
is always a great word to know.
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| the offspring of a zebra and a donkey. |
| a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal. |
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| ACAI American College of Allergy and Immunology |
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