Acrocomia
noun
Ac·ro·co·mia
\ˌa-krə-ˈkō-mē-ə\
Definition of Acrocomia
: a small genus of tall pinnate-leaved Central American and South American palms with spiny trunk, long pendant clusters of flowers, and nutlike fruits
Read the Latest from M-W
There's more!
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!
Origin and Etymology of acrocomia
New Latin, from acr- + Greek komē hair, foliage + New Latin -ia
First Known Use: 1830
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up Acrocomia? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Writing? Check your grammar now!