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: any of a large genus (Acacia) of leguminous shrubs and trees of warm regions with leaves pinnate or reduced to phyllodes and white or yellow flower clusters
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Purchase as a two-piece wicker patio furniture set, nab a few to place around a fire pit, or fill out your outdoor space with a coordinating sofa or loveseat and a contrasting acacia wood or teak coffee table.
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Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 21 Apr. 2025
It’s crafted from long-lasting solid acacia wood that’s water- and UV-resistant.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
The acacia wood frame feels made to last and has a timeless look with slats on the back and sides.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2025
The backing smoothly transitions into arm rests as it’s all made with one piece of acacia wood.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2025
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Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 21 Apr. 2025
It’s crafted from long-lasting solid acacia wood that’s water- and UV-resistant.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
The acacia wood frame feels made to last and has a timeless look with slats on the back and sides.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2025
The backing smoothly transitions into arm rests as it’s all made with one piece of acacia wood.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2025
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“Acacia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acacia. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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acacia
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aca·cia
ə-ˈkā-shə 
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: any of numerous shrubs and trees of the legume family that grow in warm areas and have white or yellow flower clusters
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