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Definition of camu-camu

camu-camu

Plural:camu-camus
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• noun

1

The small, tart, reddish-purple fruit of the camu-camu tree, native to the Amazon rainforest, which is highly valued for its exceptionally high vitamin C content and frequently processed into health supplements or juices.

Example

"Many modern health food stores sell dried camu-camu powder to be mixed into smoothies for a powerful immune system boost."

2

A small, bushy riverside tree native to the Amazonian regions of Peru, Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela, cultivated specifically for its nutrient-rich berries.

Example

"Indigenous communities along the Amazon basin have traditionally relied on the seasonal harvest of the camu-camu."

• Nearby Words

campus
campy
camshaft
camu-camu
camus
can
canaan

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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