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acai

acai

2 6.0
A small dark purple berry from South America often eaten in bowls or smoothies
  • noun
  • /ɑːˈsaɪ.i/
translation icon : açaí
  • The acai berry fruit is commonly sold in the form of a food product.
  • acai berries
  • acai fruit

This is the Strawberry Acai Reefer Refresher.

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Examples

  • A large amount of healthy benefits is associated with acai berry.

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  • I got an acai bowl in Montauk at a place called Happy Bowls.

  • Also, yes, I would have made my own acai bowl at home.

  • I just ate an acai bowl and and healthy.

  • This is an acai bowl, which has antioxidants and comes from Brazil, the rainforest.

  • Strawberries, blueberries, and acai fruit are just some examples of fruits rich in polyphenols.

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  • Right now there's so much hype about acai, even though you can get the same nutrients from combinations of other berries.

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  • For a refreshing summer treat, DaKine Grindz gives you authentic Hawaiian shave ice, acai (ah-sigh-ee) bowls, and iced coffee.

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  • I enjoyed a delicious acai bowl topped with banana and granola for breakfast.

  • The organic smoothie shop offers various options, including an acai smoothie packed with antioxidants.

Synonyms

berry
vsacai
41 1.0

A small juicy fruit used in desserts and jams

is a specific dark purple South American type eaten whole or in drinks

Surface Forms

acai singular
acais plural

Etymology

Acai comes from Portuguese açaí, which comes from a native Amazon word ïwaca'i meaning 'fruit that cries'. Think of the small purple berry 'crying' dark juice when you press it — that juicy image helps you remember the berry you eat.