Search Dictionary
Definition of acerola

acerola

/ˌæs.əˈroʊ.lə/
ac · er · o · la
Plural:acerolas
JUMP TO:

acerola Lexical Profile

acerola Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A small, bright red, cherry-like fruit cultivated for its exceptionally high vitamin C content, native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.

Example

"Many dietary supplements use acerola extract as a natural and potent source of ascorbic acid."

2

A tropical or subtropical shrub or small tree (Malpighia emarginata) of the Malpighiaceae family that bears the acerola fruit, native to South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Example

"The farmer planted a new orchard of acerola to meet the growing market demand for organic vitamin C."

• Rhymes for acerola

• Nearby Words

ace
acer
acerbic
acerola
acetaminophen
acetate
acetone

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish 'acerola' (originally referring to the Mediterranean azerole), derived from Andalusian Arabic 'az-za'rūra' (the medlar).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Acerola. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/acerola
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.