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abiu

/ˌɑːbiːˈuː/
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Plural:abius
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abiu Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A smooth, bright yellow tropical fruit native to the Amazon region of South America, known for its sweet, translucent flesh that tastes similar to caramel or vanilla.

Example

"We purchased a fresh abiu at the local market and sliced it open to enjoy its sweet, jelly-like pulp."

2

The evergreen tropical tree (Pouteria caimito) of the sapote family that bears the abiu fruit, native to the Amazonian region and cultivated in humid tropical climates.

Example

"The farmer planted an abiu in his orchard, knowing it would thrive in the heavy rainfall and warm temperatures."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Portuguese 'abiu', which originated from the Tupi-Guarani language word 'a'wiw' in indigenous Brazil.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Abiu. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/abiu
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