macadamia nut
noun
mac·a·da·mia nut
ˌma-kə-ˈdā-mē-ə- 
: a hard-shelled nut of an Australian evergreen tree (genus Macadamia, especially M. integrifolia or M. tetraphylla) of the protea family that somewhat resembles the filbert and is cultivated extensively in Hawaii
called also macadamia
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Both almonds and macadamia nuts are tree nuts, one of the most common food allergens and among the most likely to trigger anaphylaxis, a life-threatening reaction that can start with itchiness and progress to wheezing and fainting.
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Erica Sloan, SELF, 11 June 2024
But for the unapologetic freaks that agree with me, there’s a new cornflake, white chocolate and macadamia nut cookie at Supermoon Bakehouse on the Lower East Side (where the whole menu changes every month — this cookie is only there until June 3).
—Becky Hughes, New York Times, 23 May 2024
Anita Gelato Just thinking about the creamy macadamia nut ice cream from Anita Gelato will make your mouth water.
—Sara Andrade, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2023
Acai bowls include a Cacao Energy with maca root (aka Peruvian ginseng); gluten-free granola, banana and cacao nibs and custard; and a Cold Brew Crave with coffee, coconut, macadamia nuts and strawberry.
—John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 21 May 2024
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Erica Sloan, SELF, 11 June 2024
But for the unapologetic freaks that agree with me, there’s a new cornflake, white chocolate and macadamia nut cookie at Supermoon Bakehouse on the Lower East Side (where the whole menu changes every month — this cookie is only there until June 3).
—Becky Hughes, New York Times, 23 May 2024
Anita Gelato Just thinking about the creamy macadamia nut ice cream from Anita Gelato will make your mouth water.
—Sara Andrade, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2023
Acai bowls include a Cacao Energy with maca root (aka Peruvian ginseng); gluten-free granola, banana and cacao nibs and custard; and a Cold Brew Crave with coffee, coconut, macadamia nuts and strawberry.
—John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 21 May 2024
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macadamia nut
noun
mac·a·da·mia nut
ˌmak-ə-ˈdā-mē-ə-
: a hard-shelled nut of an Australian evergreen tree widely grown in Hawaii
called also macadamia
Etymology
John Macadam, died 1865, Australian chemist
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