Meaning of guarana | Babel Free
/ɡwəˈɹɑːnə/Definitions
- A tree, Paullinia cupana, native to Venezuela and northern Brazil.
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Alternative spelling of guarana. alt-of, alternative
- The fruit from this tree, chiefly used to make caffeinated beverages.
- An edible paste prepared from the seeds of the tree, formed into round or oblong cakes.
Examples
“Brazilians consume more than six billion quarts of soft drinks a year, making Brazil the third-largest soft drink market in the world, after Mexico and the United States, and guarana-based drinks make up 25 percent of this market.”
“In 1878, the firm's fluid extract of guaraná sold for $10 per pound […].”
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.