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Definition of bacuri

bacuri

/bəˈkuːri/
ba · cu · ri

Plural:bacuris
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bacuri Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A large, thick-skinned tropical fruit native to the Amazon rainforest, containing sweet, fragrant, and slightly acidic white pulp often used in desserts, juices, and ice creams.

Example

"During our trip to Pará, we enjoyed a refreshing local ice cream flavored with fresh bacuri."


2

The large canopy tree (Platonia insignis) that produces the bacuri fruit, native to South America and known for its valuable timber as well as its agricultural significance.

Example

"The bacuri tree can grow up to 25 meters tall and forms a prominent part of the eastern Amazonian ecosystem."

• Rhymes for bacuri

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into English from Portuguese, originally deriving from the Tupi language word 'waku'ri'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bacuri. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bacuri
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