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guava (n.)

1550s, from Spanish guaya, variant of guayaba, from Arawakan (West Indies) guayabo "guava tree" or Tupi guajava.

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Definitions of guava from WordNet

guava (n.)
small tropical shrubby tree bearing small yellowish fruit;
Synonyms: strawberry guava / yellow cattley guava / Psidium littorale
guava (n.)
small tropical American shrubby tree; widely cultivated in warm regions for its sweet globular yellow fruit;
Synonyms: true guava / guava bush / Psidium guajava
guava (n.)
tropical fruit having yellow skin and pink pulp; eaten fresh or used for e.g. jellies;
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