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Definition of gac

gac

/ɡæk/
gac
Plural:gacs
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• noun

1

A vibrant orange-red, spiky fruit native to Southeast Asia, highly valued for its dense nutrient content, particularly its exceptionally high levels of beta-carotene and lycopene.

Example

"In Vietnam, gac is traditionally cooked with sticky rice to give the dish a festive red color and a mild, earthy flavor."

2

The perennial climbing vine of the melon family (Momordica cochinchinensis) that produces the gac fruit.

Example

"The gac vine can be seen growing vigorously on trellises and fences in many Southeast Asian home gardens."

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• Rhymes for gac

• Nearby Words

gabon
gaboon viper
gaborone
gac
gadfly
gadget
gadgetry

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Vietnamese 'gấc', referring to the Momordica cochinchinensis plant and its fruit.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gac. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gac
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