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guava

GWAH-vuh

Guava (noun) means a tropical fruit with a thin skin and sweet, seedy flesh, or the tree it grows on. Example: “She blended fresh guava into a smoothie.”

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A tropical fruit with a thin skin and sweet, seedy flesh, or the tree it grows on.
"She blended fresh guava into a smoothie."
"Guava trees thrive in warm, humid climates."

How to use guava

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA tropical fruit, often pink or yellow inside, popular in juices and jams.

Common pairings
guava juice guava paste ripe guava

Word forms

guavas plural

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Etymology

From Spanish guayaba, from a Taíno word.

Origin: Spanish

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Frequently asked questions

What does “guava” mean?

The word “guava” means a tropical fruit with a thin skin and sweet, seedy flesh, or the tree it grows on. In plain terms, a tropical fruit, often pink or yellow inside, popular in juices and jams.

How do you pronounce “guava”?

“Guava” is pronounced GWAH-vuh (/ˈɡwɑːvə/ in IPA).

How do you use “guava” in a sentence?

Here is “guava” used in a sentence: “She blended fresh guava into a smoothie.”

What part of speech is “guava”?

“Guava” is a noun.

Where does the word “guava” come from?

The word “guava” comes from Spanish. From Spanish guayaba, from a Taíno word.

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