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1. (n.) macadamia nut
the round, hard-shelled nut of an Australian tree, Macadamia ternifolia, of the protea family, cultivated in Hawaii.
Etymology: (1925–30; < NL (1858), after John Macadam (1827–65), Scottish-born chemist; see -ia)
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1. (noun) macadamia nut, macadamia nut tree, Macadamia ternifolia
small Australian tree with racemes of pink flowers; widely cultivated (especially in Hawaii) for its sweet edible nuts
2. (noun) macadamia nut
nutlike seed with sweet and crisp white meat
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