macadamia nut

noun

mac·​a·​da·​mia nut ˌma-kə-ˈdā-mē-ə- 

: a hard-shelled nut of an Australian evergreen tree (genus Macadamia, especially M. integrifolia or M. tetraphylla) of the protea family that somewhat resembles the filbert and is cultivated extensively in Hawaii

called also macadamia

Examples of macadamia nut in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This retro tropical treat is made with pineapple gelatin, crushed pineapple, coconut, and macadamia nuts. —Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 Nov. 2025

Xylitol, macadamia nuts, grapes and raisins, alcohol, onions and garlic, and uncooked yeast dough are also very detrimental to our pups. —Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Nov. 2025

The spicy tuna had a gentle kick, the macadamia nuts added a pleasant crunch, and the maguro and unagi on top tied everything together with a subtle richness. —Evan Moore november 11, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2025

Roseanne Barr's 46-acre macadamia nut farm in Hawaii has sold for $2.6 million The 4-bed, 4.5 bath property sold for $650,000 over its asking price A pool featuring a slide and an art studio are just some of the features of the farm Roseanne Barr is parting ways with her Hawaii farm. —Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 9 Oct. 2025

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from New Latin Macadamia, genus name, from John Macadam †1865 Scottish-born Australian chemist + New Latin -ia -ia entry 1

Note: The genus Macadamia was named by the German-born Australian botanist Ferdinand Mueller (1825-96; originally Müller, later von Mueller) in "Account of some New Australian Plants," "Read before the Institute, 5th August, 1857," Transactions of the Philosophical Institute of Victoria, from January to December, 1857, vol. 2 (1858), p. 72. Mueller noted that the naming was "dedicated to John Macadam, Esq., M.D., the talented and deserving Secretary of our Institute."

First Known Use

1929, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for macadamia nut

• abut
• catgut
• chesnut
• chestnut
• donut
• doughnut
• groundnut
• haircut
• hindgut
• midgut
• precut
• rebut

Kids Definition

macadamia nut

noun

mac·​a·​da·​mia nut ˌmak-ə-ˈdā-mē-ə- 

: a hard-shelled nut of an Australian evergreen tree widely grown in Hawaii

called also macadamia

Etymology

John Macadam, died 1865, Australian chemist