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guava
[ gwah-vuh ]
noun
- any of numerous tropical and subtropical American trees or shrubs belonging to the genus Psidium, of the myrtle family, especially P. guajava, bearing large, yellow, round to pear-shaped fruit, and P. littorale, bearing smaller, yellowish to deep-red, oval fruit.
- the fruit, used for making jam, jelly, etc.
guava
/ ˈɡwɑːvə /
noun
- any of various tropical American trees of the myrtaceous genus Psidium, esp P. guajava, grown in tropical regions for their edible fruit
- the fruit of such a tree, having yellow skin and pink pulp: used to make jellies, jams, etc
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Word History and Origins
Origin of guava1
1545–55; < Spanish guayaba < Arawak
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Word History and Origins
Origin of guava1
C16: from Spanish guayaba, from a South American Indian word
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Example Sentences
Imagine his surprise when, having filled his pipe, he found the flask had been upset and the guava had disappeared!
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Fruits which contain pectin but lack sufficient acid are peach, pear, quince, sweet apple and guava.
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Guavas come in two varieties: red guava, which resembles the apple, and white guava, which resembles the pear.
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The guama, a big strong tree of dense foliage, is used for a wind-break on the ridges; and the guava, for shade in the plantation.
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And here too is the guava seller, with neatly sealed cans of the favorite preserve.
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