Common Name: Açaí (pronounced: ah-sigh-ee) The word açaí comes from the Tupi term ïwasa’i, meaning “fruit that cries”. Alternative names include Açaí Berry, Açaí Palm Fruit, and Assai. Scientific Name: Euterpe oleracea Editorial Note: This entry is part of The Culinary Compendium’s ongoing ingredient archive and will be expanded as new sources are examined. History:  Açaí…