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
Words nearby açaí
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