definitions

açaí

or a·ca·i

[ ah-sah-ee, ah-sahy-ee ]
/ ˌɑ sɑˈi, ˌɑ saɪˈi /

noun

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

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Nearby words

azygos, azygos vein, azygospore, azygous, azyme, açaí, açôres, aérogramme, aëdon, aërope, aíyina

Origin of açaí

1850–60; < Portuguese açaí < Tupi-Guarani asaí
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British Dictionary definitions for acai

açaí

/ (Portuguese asai) /

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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