/ Dictionary / Index J jacaranda: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: jac•a•ran•da Pronunciation: ( jak"u-ran'du, -ran-dä'), [key] — n. any of various tropical trees belonging to the genus Jacaranda, of the catalpa family, having showy clusters of usually purplish flowers. any of various related or similar trees. the often fragrant, ornamental wood of any of these trees. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: jacaranda (Thesaurus) jaçana Jacarta Related Content Daily Word Quiz: serendipity Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language