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

Example Sentences

Other phase two tenants will include San Pedro pizzeria Miller Butler and Coffee with Crème & Sugar, Oakberry Acai and a park set aside for new pop-up restaurant and beverage concepts to test the waters.

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Snag a cronut at the 24-hour Seaside Donuts Bakery or an açai bowl and a Nutella croissant at the Newport Coffee Co., which opens at 6:30 a.m.

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If you crave a bite, climb the steps beyond the point and turn left, passing the hermitage gardens as you go toward Swami’s Cafe for an acai bowl.

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Then we order acai bowls for lunch.

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If we order it, we like Ubatuba Açaí or Açaí, Por Favor.

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