guava

Definition

A tropical tree or shrub of the myrtle family, Psidium guajava.

Etymology

Etymology tree Taíno *wayababor. Spanish guayababor. English guava Recorded since 1555, from Spanish guayaba, from Taíno *wayaba. Doublet of guayaba, which is now rare or obsolete.

Example Sentences

• "The guava […] is seldom eaten except when preserved with sirup or sugar."
• "CREAM CHEESE AND GUAVA JELLY SANDWICH: Spread an equal number of slices of lightly buttered white bread with guava jelly and cream cheese. Put slices together and trim the edges."