guava
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.
Origin of guava
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How to use guava in a sentence
Wake up with fragrant herbal bush tea and warm johnnycakes, guava turnovers, or pain au chocolat.
I love the aromas of lilac and jasmine and the soft texture caressing my palate with flavors of passion fruit and guava.
At just $10, this Italian red blend is your ideal chocolate dessert pairing | Dave McIntyre | October 28, 2021 | Washington PostImagine his surprise when, having filled his pipe, he found the flask had been upset and the guava had disappeared!
The Animal Story Book | VariousFruits which contain pectin but lack sufficient acid are peach, pear, quince, sweet apple and guava.
A Little Preserving Book for a Little Girl | Amy WatermanGuavas come in two varieties: red guava, which resembles the apple, and white guava, which resembles the pear.
Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 5 | Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
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.
All About Coffee | William H. UkersAnd here too is the guava seller, with neatly sealed cans of the favorite preserve.
Due South or Cuba Past and Present | Maturin M. Ballou
British Dictionary definitions for guava
/ (ˈɡwɑːvə) /
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
Origin of guava
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