guava
pronunciation
How to pronounce guava in British English:
UK [ˈgwɑ:və]
How to pronounce guava in American English:
US [ˈɡwɑvə]
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- Noun:
- small tropical shrubby tree bearing small yellowish fruit
- small tropical American shrubby tree; widely cultivated in warm regions for its sweet globular yellow fruit
- tropical fruit having yellow skin and pink pulp; eaten fresh or used for e.g. jellies
Word Origin
- guava (n.)
- 1550s, from Spanish guaya, variant of guayaba, from Arawakan (W. Indies) guayabo "guava tree" or Tupi guajava.
Example
- 1. Refrigerationcould extend the storing period of guava fruit affectively .
- 2. The guava doesn 't fall too far from the tree .
- 3. Jasmine , guava flower , peony , poppy seeds .
- 4. The guava is a tasty green fruit .
- 5. South american tree having fruit similar to the true guava .