macadamia

[ mak-uh-dey-mee-uh ]

noun

1. any Australian tree of the genus Macadamia, especially M. ternifolia, having whorled leaves and elongated clusters of pink flowers.
2. Also called macadamia nut. the edible, hard-shelled seed of this tree.

macadamia

/ ˌmækəˈdeɪmɪə /

noun

1. any tree of the Australian proteaceous genus Macadamia , esp M. ternifolia, having clusters of small white flowers and edible nutlike seeds
2. macadamia nut
   the seed of this tree

Word History and Origins

Origin of macadamia¹

1900–05; < New Latin, named after John Macadam (died 1865), Australian chemist; -ia

Word History and Origins

Origin of macadamia¹

C19: New Latin, named after John Macadam (1827–1865), Australian chemist

Example Sentences

My oil of choice for this cake is macadamia nut oil, but you can use any you prefer, even olive oil, or a mixture.

From Salon

They also took on Hawaii’s housing shortage, tax cuts and measures to support distinctive Hawaii agricultural products like coffee and macadamia nuts.

From Seattle Times

The stakes are high for Hawaii’s 600-plus macadamia nut farmers, many of whom have small operations.

From Seattle Times

You can use a wide range of oils from different sources, such as olive oil, rice bran, avocado, peanut, coconut, macadamia and many more.

From Salon

The burglars stole peanut butter, espresso chocolate chip and walnut chocolate cookies while leaving behind the white chocolate macadamia nut and chocolate chip.

From Los Angeles Times