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açai

Syllabification: (aç·a·i)
Pronunciation: /ˈasīē/

Definition of açai

noun (plural same)

  • a South American palm tree producing small edible blackish-purple berries.
    • Genus Euterpe, especially E. oleracea

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Portuguese açaí, from Tupi-Guarani asaí

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