First Known Use: 1604
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guava
noun gua·va \ˈgwä-və\
: the sweet yellow fruit of a tropical American tree
: a tree that produces guavas
Full Definition of GUAVA
1
: any of several tropical American shrubs or small trees (genus Psidium) of the myrtle family; especially : a shrubby tree (P. guajava) widely cultivated for its sweet acid yellow or pink fruit
2
: the roundish to pear-shaped fruit of a guava
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Origin of GUAVA
Spanish guaba, guayaba, perhaps from Taino
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guava
noun gua·va \ˈgwä-və\
Definition of GUAVA for Kids
: the sweet fruit of a tropical American tree that has yellow or pink pulp
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