Guave

guava

noun GWAH-veh Rare

Origin: from Spanish guayaba, from Taíno

Usage Note

Guave is the tropical guava fruit, available in German supermarkets. Its sweet, musky flesh is used in juices, jams, and as a fresh snack. The paste (Guavenpaste) is used in Latin American cooking. Plural: Guaven.

Examples

"Guavenmarmelade hat ein intensiv süßes, tropisches Aroma."

Natural Translation

Guava jam has an intensely sweet, tropical aroma.

Literal Translation

Guava jam has an intensely sweet, tropical aroma.

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