콩과 아카시아속에 속하는 상록 또는 낙엽 관목이나 교목의 총칭으로, 주로 열대나 온대 지역에서 자라며 가시가 있고 노란색 또는 흰색 꽃이 핀다.
A tree or shrub belonging to the genus Acacia, typically found in warm climates and characterized by small yellow or white flowers and often thorns.
예문:
"The giraffe stretched its neck to reach the tender leaves of the acacia tree."
"Many species of acacia are native to Australia, where they are known as wattles."
"The thorny branches of the acacia provide protection for nesting birds."
북미 원산의 콩과 식물로 향기로운 흰 꽃이 송이로 피며, 흔히 아카시아라고 잘못 불리는 아까시나무를 이르는 말.
A North American tree (Robinia pseudoacacia) with pinnate leaves and clusters of fragrant white flowers, often confused with true acacias.
예문:
"The hillside was white with the fragrant blossoms of the false acacia."
"Most 'acacia honey' sold in stores is actually harvested from the black locust tree."
"False acacia was introduced to Europe in the 17th century as an ornamental tree."