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Definition of chupa-chupa

chupa-chupa

Plural:chupa-chupas
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• noun

1

A large, round to ovoid fruit native to the Amazon rainforest, featuring a thick, velvety, greenish-brown rind and sweet, fibrous, orange-yellow flesh.

Example

"At the local market in Peru, we bought fresh chupa-chupa and enjoyed its sweet, mango-like pulp."

2

A fast-growing tropical tree of the mallow family native to the Amazonian regions of South America, cultivated for its edible fruit and timber.

Example

"The chupa-chupa tree can grow up to forty-five meters tall in its native rainforest habitat."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While occasionally confused with the globally recognized lollipop brand 'Chupa Chups', 'chupa-chupa' specifically refers to the South American sapote fruit and its tree.

• Nearby Words

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Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Chupa-chupa. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 18, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/chupa-chupa
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