guava

Noun

Meaning

A tropical tree, or its fruit, of the genus Psidium. Two varieties are well known, the P. pyriferum, or white guava, and P. pomiferum, or red guava. The fruit or berry is shaped like a pomegranate, but is much smaller. It is somewhat astringent, but makes a delicious jelly.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

true guava strawberry guava berry huckleberry mesquite pippin citron gooseberry raspberry pawpaw currant date fruit cherry lemon
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Hypernyms

fruit fruit tree edible fruit

Phrases with the word

cherry guava true guava strawberry guava yellow cattley guava hill guava purple guava

Examples

A High Court sitting in Jos on Wednesday ordered that a 25-year-old man, Adamu Garba be remanded in a correctional centre for sexually assaulting three minor girls after luring them with guava fruit. Source: Internet

Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) is an essential vitamin for the human body and is present in such foods as amla ( Indian gooseberry ), lemon, citrus fruits, and guava. Source: Internet

All I can remember from this point in the trip is staggering down the street clutching my guava juice, trying my best to stay conscious in the hot sun. Source: Internet

Once the cumin seeds start to pop, add the turmeric powder, followed by the guava and salt. Source: Internet

Every party needs a sweet ending, so the short list of desserts includes pudín de pan y dulce de leche ($8), a Cuban-style slice of firm, sticky-sweet bread pudding, and hojaldre de guayaba ($6), a tender turnover of choux pastry filled with guava chunks. Source: Internet

Despondent at the loss of Goya's nearly solid guava nectar, we were even more shattered at the loss of our Dark and Stormy's. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

guatita Guattari Guattarian guava bush guavaberry guavasteen