jacaranda

noun

jac·​a·​ran·​da ˌja-kə-ˈran-də How to pronounce jacaranda (audio)
: any of a genus (Jacaranda) of tropical American trees of the bignonia family with bipinnate leaves and panicles of showy usually blue flowers

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During this time of year, festival season is in full swing, temperatures hover around the balmy 70s, and the city's purple jacaranda trees are in full bloom across the city. Sarah Reid, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 2024 The streets of Abha burst into purple in spring when the jacarandas bloom, and the town’s market, open daily, is filled with piles of dates, honey from the high peaks, and colorful fabrics. Selina Denman, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Nov. 2024 To illustrate, Smith points to the jacaranda planted on the median along Wilshire Boulevard near the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center. Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2024 Carrie notes the international adaptability of jacarandas, which have flourished in traditionally moderate climates from San Diego to Cairo. Mark Gozonsky, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for jacaranda 

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Portuguese jacarandá a tree of this genus, from Tupi jakaraná, jakarandá

First Known Use

circa 1753, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of jacaranda was circa 1753

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“Jacaranda.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jacaranda. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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