noun
jagua
Jagua (noun) means a tropical tree, also called genipap, that grows naturally in the Americas and the Caribbean.
noun
1
A tropical tree, also called genipap, that grows naturally in the Americas and the Caribbean.
"Genipa americana L., or jagua, is a tree that grows (mostly) wild in Latin America."
— , Jagua temporary tattoos: creation of the jagua value chain in Colombia (2020)
"The jagua tree is, in fact, one of the most well-disbursed native trees of the rainforests."
— Aileen Marron, Tribal Tattoos (2007)
2
The egg-shaped fruit of the jagua tree, also known as genipap.
"Nothing is wasted— leaves are used to make baskets, the juice of the jagua fruit is applied as a mosquito repellent, and the river provides fresh water for bathing."
— Crandell, Rachel (2009)
3
A substance taken from this fruit, used to colour the skin for temporary tattoos and body art.
4
Short for jagua palm, a palm tree also known as inajá.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish jagua.
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What is the meaning of jagua?
"jagua" (noun) means a tropical tree, also called genipap, that grows naturally in the Americas and the Caribbean.
What are the different meanings of jagua?
"jagua" has 3 main meanings: 1. A tropical tree, also called genipap, that grows naturally in the Americas and the Caribbean; 2. The egg-shaped fruit of the jagua tree, also known as genipap; 3. A substance taken from this fruit, used to colour the skin for temporary tattoos and body art.
