Acacia is a noun for a type of thornycovered with sharp points or spines tree or shrub in the Acacia genusa group of closely related species in biological classification. These plants are found in warm regions and are often known for their featherylight and delicate, like a feather in appearance leaves and small flowers.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /əˈkeɪʃə/
Easy pronunciation: uh-KAY-shuh (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress on the second syllable.
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Acacia Meaning
a thorny tree or shrub in the acacia genus
Part of speech: noun
Definition: any of various spiny trees or shrubs of the genus Acacia
Example: The path was lined with acacia trees.
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Common Mistakes
- People sometimes use acacia to mean any thorny tree, but it is the name of a specific genus.
- Acacia is a noun; it is not normally used as a verb or adjective.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does acacia mean?
Acacia means a thorny tree or shrub in the Acacia genus.
What is the synonym of acacia?
There are no strong everyday synonyms supplied for this sense.
How do you use acacia in a sentence?
You could say, “The path was lined with acacia trees.”
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