noun
jagua
Jagua (noun) means a tree of species Genipa americana, native to the tropical forests of North and South America, as well as the Caribbean; genipap.
noun
1
A tree of species Genipa americana, native to the tropical forests of North and South America, as well as the Caribbean; genipap.
2
The oval-shaped fruit of this tree; genipap.
3
The extract of this fruit, used as a dye for temporary body art and tattoos that stain the upper layer of the skin.
4
Ellipsis of jagua palm, also called inajá, Attalea maripa.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish jagua.
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What is the meaning of jagua?
"jagua" (noun) means a tree of species Genipa americana, native to the tropical forests of North and South America, as well as the Caribbean; genipap.
What are the different meanings of jagua?
"jagua" has 3 main meanings: 1. A tree of species Genipa americana, native to the tropical forests of North and South America, as well as the Caribbean; genipap; 2. The oval-shaped fruit of this tree; genipap; 3. The extract of this fruit, used as a dye for temporary body art and tattoos that stain the upper layer of the skin.