anda

noun

an·​da
anˈdä
variants or anda-assu
anˈdä(ˌ)sü
plural -s
: a Brazilian timber tree (Joannesia princeps) of the family Euphorbiaceae having light soft wood

Word History

Etymology

anda from Portuguese, from Tupi; anda-assu from Portuguese, from Tupi andá-açu, from anda + açu big

First Known Use

circa 1809, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of anda was circa 1809

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

  • More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
  • Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
  • Advanced search features
  • Ad free!

Dictionary Entries Near anda

Cite this Entry

“Anda.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anda. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!