açaí

or a·ca·i

[ ah-sah-ee, ah-sahy-ee ]

noun

1. the deep purple, edible berry of a Central and South American palm tree, Euterpe oleracea.

açaí

/ asai /

noun

1. a berry that grows on palm trees in the Brazilian rainforests. Because it is rich in nutrients, it is used to make energy drinks Also calledpalm berry

Word History and Origins

Origin of açaí¹

First recorded in 1850–60; from Portuguese açaí, earlier açay, assaí, uaçay, from either Tupi ïwasaí (unrecorded) or a similar source in the Tupi-Guarani family

Word History and Origins

Origin of açaí¹

C21: Portuguese