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BNC: 37600 COCA: 23737

guava

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guava /ˈgwɑːvə/ noun
plural guavas
guava
/ˈgwɑːvə/
noun
plural guavas
Learner's definition of GUAVA
[count, noncount] : the sweet yellow fruit of a tropical American tree番石榴
[count] : a tree that produces guavas番石榴树
BNC: 37600 COCA: 23737

guava

noun

gua·​va ˈgwä-və How to pronounce guava (audio)
1
: any of several tropical American shrubs or small trees (genus Psidium) of the myrtle family
especially : a shrubby tree (P. guajava) widely cultivated for its yellow-skinned fruit with sweet acid yellow or pink flesh
2
: the roundish to pear-shaped fruit of a guava

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This is any of many trees and shrubs of a genus that is native to the New World tropics. The two important species are common guava and cattley, or strawberry, guava. The sweet pulp of the common guava fruit has a musky, sometimes pungent odor. The pulp of the strawberry guava fruit has a strawberry-like flavor. Guavas are processed into jams, jellies, and preserves. Fresh guavas are rich in vitamins A, B, and C. They are eaten raw, sliced, and are often served in desserts.

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Just a few steps out his back door, Ramirez and his family can pick fruit from 10 trees around a small deck — Bearss lime, papaya, cherimoya, mango, apple, guava, Meyer lemon, mandarin, nectarine and ... cinnamon? Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2022 Order a scoop of guava, banana, or—my favorite—sweet corn ice cream and walk over to Independence Park to soak up some sun. Esra Erol, Bon Appétit, 5 Aug. 2022 One prime location for an alfresco meal is Casa Polanco's front garden, where Japanese guava, fig trees, and agapanto — flowers ubiquitous in posh Polanco — are planted and comfortable patio furniture is positioned for relaxing. Dan Koday, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2022 This passion-fruit-and-guava-tinged lemonade is as summery and forgettable as a best-selling beach read. Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 26 Aug. 2022 Sanath Sisira tried sprinkling cow and chicken manure onto his fields, which helped his guava plants some but had zero effect on his rice crop. WSJ, 19 Aug. 2022 The Provencal-style rosé finishes with a bouquet of tropical-citrus notes, like guava and tangerine. Jillian Dara, Forbes, 8 June 2022 Calpak makes this backpack available in over a dozen limited and classic colors, from this gorgeous guava to timeless caramel and charcoal grey. Laura Hanrahan, Woman's Day, 5 May 2022 Madhushree Ghosh was 7 years old and being tempted by a guava. San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Spanish guaba, guayaba, perhaps from Taino

First Known Use

1604, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of guava was in 1604
BNC: 37600 COCA: 23737

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