noun

guava

GWAH-vuh/ˈɡwɑːvə/

A tropical fruit with aromatic flesh and many seeds.

The cut guava reveals pink flesh packed with small seeds.

A whole ripe guava beside a freshly cut half, showing thin yellow-green skin, pink flesh and a dense central cluster of small cream-colored seeds.

Etymology

The fruit keeps its earlier Spanish name. The source offers two possible deeper origins: an Arawakan word meaning “guava tree,” or Tupi guajava.

In context

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a kiwi strawberry straw I want to show you exactly what this tastes like oh my god that feel good this guava is amazing usually I'm not a fan of guava fruits in general because it's way too strong

Thirst Quenching Beverages! (The Bonks Lab, 626 Night Market, Arcadia, CA)

More examples

Ripe guavas give the kitchen a sweet, tropical scent.
She slices a guava into wedges for a snack.
We strain the seeds out when making guava jelly.

Forms

guava · guavas