açaí

or a·ca·i

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

noun

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

Origin of açaí

1850–60; < Portuguese açaí < Tupi-Guarani asaí

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British Dictionary definitions for acai

açaí

noun

a berry that grows on palm trees in the Brazilian rainforests. Because it is rich in nutrients, it is used to make energy drinksAlso called: palm berry

Word Origin for açaí

C21: Portuguese

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