Meaning of the word acacia in English

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acacia

US /əˈkeɪ.ʃə/
UK /əˈkeɪ.ʃə/

Noun

a tree or shrub of warm climates, which has small, often feathery leaves and clusters of yellow or white flowers. Some kinds are grown for timber or for gum arabic.

Example:
The savanna was dotted with thorny acacia trees.
We sat under the shade of a large acacia.
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