guava

Definitions

1. A tropical tree or shrub of the myrtle family, Psidium guajava.
   countable, uncountable
2. Its yellowish tropical fruit, globular or pear-shaped with thin, yellow, green or brown skin, is often made into jams and jellies.
   countable, uncountable
3. A medium reddish-pink color, like that of guava flesh (also called guava pink).
   countable, uncountable

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Examples

“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.”

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