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Definition of gac
gac
/ɡæk/
gac
Plural:gacs
gac Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
12
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• 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."
Synonyms
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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
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gac. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gac