macadamia
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Definition
A type of nut that comes from the macadamia tree, native to Australia. Macadamias are round, creamy, and used in snacks, desserts, or eaten raw.
Usage & Nuances
"Macadamia" is usually used as a noun, mostly as "macadamia nut(s)" or just "macadamia". Common in contexts about food, baking, or nutrition. Not commonly pluralized except as "macadamias" for the nuts themselves.
Spanish: macadamiaPortuguese (BR): macadâmiaPortuguese (PT): macadâmiaChinese (Simplified): 夏威夷果 - 澳洲坚果Chinese (Traditional): 夏威夷果 - 澳洲堅果Hindi: मैकाडेमियाArabic: مكاديميا
Example Sentences
I like to eat macadamia as a snack.
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She bought some macadamia nuts at the store.
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Macadamia is used in many desserts.
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Can you add some macadamia to the cookies?
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I’ve never tried macadamia ice cream before.
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Those macadamia nuts are so creamy, I can’t stop eating them!
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