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jaca·randa (jak′ə ran′də)
noun
any of a genus (Jacaranda) of tropical American trees of the bignonia family, with finely divided foliage and large clusters of lavender flowers, often grown in the S U.S.
Etymology: ModL < Port < native (Tupí) name in Brazil
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