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acacias

/əˈkeɪʃəz/ /əˈkeɪʃiəz/

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A shrub or tree of the tribe Acacieae.

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"The African savanna was dotted with flat-topped acacias, providing shade for the grazing animals. "

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The thickened or dried juice of several species in Acacieae, in particular Vachellia nilotica (syn. Acacia nilotica), the Egyptian acacia.

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"The artist used powdered acacias to bind the pigments in her watercolor paints, creating a smooth and lasting finish. "

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A false acacia; robinia tree, Robinia pseudoacacia.

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"The park's new landscaping included several acacias, which are fast-growing trees. "

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Gum arabic; gum acacia.

Examples :

"The artist used powdered acacias as a binder for her watercolor paints. "

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Any of several related trees, such as the locust tree.

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"The park bench was shaded by tall acacias, their feathery leaves providing cool relief from the sun. "

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A light to moderate greenish yellow with a hint of red.

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"The artist chose acacias for the walls of the nursery, hoping the soft, greenish-yellow would create a calming atmosphere. "

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(history) A roll or bag, filled with dust, borne by Byzantine emperors, as a memento of mortality. It is represented on medals.

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"Due to their historical and symbolic nature, images of Byzantine emperors holding the acacias are often found in numismatic books. "

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