guava

[ gwah-vuh ]

/ ˈgwɑ və /

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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.

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Origin of guava

1545–55; <Spanish guayaba<Arawak

Words nearby guava

Guarulhos, Guat., Guatemala, Guatemala City, Guatemalan, guava, Guaviare, guayabera, Guayama, Guayaquil, Guaymas

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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.
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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 Post
Imagine his surprise when, having filled his pipe, he found the flask had been upset and the guava had disappeared!
The Animal Story Book|Various
Fruits which contain pectin but lack sufficient acid are peach, pear, quince, sweet apple and guava.
A Little Preserving Book for a Little Girl|Amy Waterman

Guavas 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. Ukers
And 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

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

Word Origin for guava

C16: from Spanish guayaba, from a South American Indian word

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