jacaranda

jac·a·ran·da

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [jak-uh-ran-duh, -ran-dah]
- /ˌdʒæk əˈræn də, -rænˈdɑ/
- /dʒˌakərˈandə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [jak-uh-ran-duh, -ran-dah]
- /ˌdʒæk əˈræn də, -rænˈdɑ/

Definitions of jacaranda word

noun jacaranda any of various tropical trees belonging to the genus Jacaranda, of the catalpa family, having showy clusters of usually purplish flowers. 1
noun jacaranda any of various related or similar trees. 1
noun jacaranda the often fragrant, ornamental wood of any of these trees. 1
noun jacaranda A tropical American tree that has blue trumpet-shaped flowers, fernlike leaves, and fragrant timber. 1
noun jacaranda flowering tree 1
noun jacaranda any bignoniaceous tree of the tropical American genus Jacaranda, having fernlike leaves and pale purple flowers and widely cultivated in temperate areas of Australia 0

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Origin of jacaranda

First appearance:

before 1745

One of the 47% newest English words

1745-55; < Portuguese jacarandá < Tupi yacarandá

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A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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