What is another word for Acacias?

Pronunciation: [ɐkˈe͡ɪʃəz] (IPA)

Acacias are a type of tree or shrub that belong to the genus Acacia, which consists of over 1,000 species. Some common synonyms for acacias include wattle, thorn tree, prickly acacia, and mimosa. These trees are native to a wide range of regions, including Africa, Australia, and South America. They are known for their distinctive, often thorny branches, and their vibrant yellow flowers. Some species of acacia are also used for their wood, which is prized for its hardness and durability. Whether you call them acacias, wattles, or thorn trees, these plants are an important part of many ecosystems around the world.

What are the hypernyms for Acacias?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Acacias

As they walked along the avenue of Acacias, the fitful light, catching from bush to bush, and tree to tree, often startled the doughty Peter, and made him, fall back upon his followers; and the doctor grabbed still closer hold of Dolph's arm, observing that the ground was very slippery and uneven.
"Bracebridge Hall, or The Humorists"
Washington Irving
I soon entered a thick scrub of rosewood and other Acacias.
"Journal of an Expedition into the Interior of Tropical Australia In Search of a Route from Sydney to the Gulf of Carpentaria (1848) by Lt. Col. Sir Thomas Livingstone Mitchell Kt. D.C.L. (1792-1855) Surveyor-General of New South Wales"
Thomas Mitchell
Some very beautiful new Acacias also grew there.
"Journal of an Expedition into the Interior of Tropical Australia In Search of a Route from Sydney to the Gulf of Carpentaria (1848) by Lt. Col. Sir Thomas Livingstone Mitchell Kt. D.C.L. (1792-1855) Surveyor-General of New South Wales"
Thomas Mitchell

Related words: Acacias in Africa, Acacias in India, Acacias in Asia, Acacias in America, Acacias in Australia, Acacias in the United States, Acacias in Western Europe, Acacia Tree Meaning

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