açaí

or a·ca·i

[ ah-sah-ee, ah-sahy-ee ]
/ ˌɑ sɑˈi, ˌɑ saɪˈi /

noun

the deep purple, edible berry of a Central and South American palm tree, Euterpe oleracea.

Origin of açaí

1850–60; < Portuguese açaí < Tupi-Guarani asaí

British Dictionary definitions for acai

açaí
/ (Portuguese asai) /

noun

a berry that grows on palm trees in the Brazilian rainforests. Because it is rich in nutrients, it is used to make energy drinks Also called: palm berry

Word Origin for açaí

C21: Portuguese