guava

[ gwah-vuh ]

noun

1. 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.
2. the fruit, used for making jam, jelly, etc.

guava

/ ˈɡwɑːvə /

noun

1. any of various tropical American trees of the myrtaceous genus Psidium, esp P. guajava, grown in tropical regions for their edible fruit
2. the fruit of such a tree, having yellow skin and pink pulp: used to make jellies, jams, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of guava¹

1545–55; < Spanish guayaba < Arawak

Word History and Origins

Origin of guava¹

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

Example Sentences

Wake up with fragrant herbal bush tea and warm johnnycakes, guava turnovers, or pain au chocolat.

From Eater

I love the aromas of lilac and jasmine and the soft texture caressing my palate with flavors of passion fruit and guava.

From Washington Post

Imagine his surprise when, having filled his pipe, he found the flask had been upset and the guava had disappeared!

From Project Gutenberg

Fruits which contain pectin but lack sufficient acid are peach, pear, quince, sweet apple and guava.

From Project Gutenberg

Guavas come in two varieties: red guava, which resembles the apple, and white guava, which resembles the pear.

From Project Gutenberg

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.

From Project Gutenberg

And here too is the guava seller, with neatly sealed cans of the favorite preserve.

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