Macadamia nut

/mˌakədˈeɪmiə nˈʌt/

/mˌækədˈeɪmiə nˈʌt/

Macadamia nut

the sweet edible nut that grows on the macadamia tree

small Australian tree with racemes of pink flowers; widely cultivated (especially in Hawaii) for its sweet edible nuts

Examples

1. My friend shared a bag of chocolate-covered macadamia nuts with us.

2. The bakery offered a variety of cookies, including snickerdoodles and macadamia nut.

3. The squirrel climbed the tree with a macadamia nut, ready to enjoy its treasure.

4. Macadamia nuts, I love that vanilla-like flavor.