acajou

ac·a·jou

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ak-uh-zhoo, -joo]
- /ˈæk əˌʒu, -ˌdʒu/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ak-uh-zhoo, -joo]
- /ˈæk əˌʒu, -ˌdʒu/

Definitions of acajou word

noun acajou a type of mahogany used by cabinet-makers in France 3
noun acajou any of several tropical trees yielding fine cabinet wood, including the mahogany 3
noun acajou the cashew 3
noun acajou the wood of any of several species of mahogany. 1
noun acajou the cashew tree, its nuts, or resin. 1
noun acajou The wood of certain tropical timber-yielding trees, especially mahogany. 1

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Origin of acajou

First appearance:

before 1715

One of the 49% newest English words

1715-25; < French < Portuguese acajú; see cashew

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Parts of speech for Acajou

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acajou popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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