Guava

/ˈɡwɑːvə/
noun

A tropical fruit that is green outside and pink inside, with hard seeds.

She loves to eat fresh guava for breakfast.
Visual representation of "guava" - A tropical fruit that is green outside and pink inside, with hard seeds.

Often appears as...

  • guava juice
  • guava tree
noun

The tree that grows guava fruit.

Guava trees are common in tropical countries.
Visual representation of "guava" - The tree that grows guava fruit.

Often appears as...

  • guava leaf
  • guava plantation
noun

A tropical fruit that is green outside and pink inside, with hard seeds.

She loves to eat fresh guava for breakfast.
Visual representation of "guava" - A tropical fruit that is green outside and pink inside, with hard seeds.

Often appears as...

  • guava juice
  • guava tree
noun

The tree that grows guava fruit.

Guava trees are common in tropical countries.
Visual representation of "guava" - The tree that grows guava fruit.

Often appears as...

  • guava leaf
  • guava plantation
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Culinary Versatility

Guava is used in diverse foods, from sweet jams to savory sauces. Know the context.

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Her homemade guava BBQ sauce was a hit at the picnic.
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Ripe Color

The color of a guava can hint at its ripeness, often it's yellowish-green when ripe.

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Choose a ripe guava by looking for a soft, yellowish-green fruit.
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Cultural Significance

In some cultures, guava is symbolic and used in festivals or ceremonies.

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Guavas were offered during the festival as a sign of prosperity.
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and we also have a duty to protect vulnerable species like geladas some geladas today are confined to habitats like this grassland that's been turned into farmland so habitat loss is really affecting the species and you can see that contrast between the guava and this

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The Fascinating Lives of...

and we also have a duty to protect vulnerable species like geladas some geladas today are confined to habitats like this grassland that's been turned into farmland so habitat loss is really affecting the species and you can see that contrast between the guava and this

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Wunmi Mosaku

Nigerian Actress

The taste of guava is my first memory. I remember somebody picking it from the tree and throwing it down to me.
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Quote examples

Wunmi Mosaku

Nigerian Actress

The taste of guava is my first memory. I remember somebody picking it from the tree and throwing it down to me.
Portrait of Wunmi Mosaku
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