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This is any of many trees and shrubs of a genus that is native to the New World tropics. The two important species are common guava and cattley, or strawberry, guava. The sweet pulp of the common guava fruit has a musky, sometimes pungent odor. The pulp of the strawberry guava fruit has a strawberry-like flavor. Guavas are processed into jams, jellies, and preserves. Fresh guavas are rich in vitamins A, B, and C. They are eaten raw, sliced, and are often served in desserts.
Examples of guava in a Sentence
Chala June, Bon Appétit, 17 Apr. 2024
Don’t miss sampling the guava pastelito ice cream at Chill Bros., an ice creamery where everything is made in-house.
—Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2024
Sip a glass of limited-edition Eyes of the Dragon, a dragon fruit tart ale with notes of guava brewed specially for the occasion, while taking in a lion dance performance from Johns Hopkins University’s Yong Han Lion Dance Troupe.
—Amanda Yeager, Baltimore Sun, 9 Feb. 2024
Fruit trees Plant subtropical fruit trees now: citrus, avocado, guava, banana, papaya (along the coast only), jaboticaba, mango, coffee, etc.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2024
His La Combe is golden straw colored with aromas of stone fruit, peach, and guava.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2024
The infinity pool and bar is a social hive, and the hotel has some of the best breakfasts on the island, with homemade granolas, fresh guava juice and jams.
—Catherine Fairweather, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Mar. 2024
The 2020 Blanc is comprised of 66 percent Sauvignon Blanc and 34 percent Semillon and has tropical aromas of mango and guava with whiffs of lemon and lime pith.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2024
Where to get a free cup, guava bites February 29, 2024 12:08 PM
This story was originally published February 29, 2024, 5:46 AM.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 29 Feb. 2024
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“Guava.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guava. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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