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Definition of cupuacu
cupuacu
/ˌkuːpuːəˈsuː/
cu · pu · a · cu
Plural:cupuacus
cupuacu Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A large, brown, melon-sized fruit native to the Amazon rainforest, known for its creamy, aromatic pulp that is used in desserts, beverages, and cosmetics.
Example
"The local market in Belém sells fresh cupuacu, which has a unique flavor reminiscent of chocolate and pineapple."
2
The tropical rainforest tree (Theobroma grandiflorum) of the mallow family that bears this fruit, closely related to the cacao tree.
Example
"Farmers in the Amazon basin often cultivate cupuacu alongside cacao as a sustainable agroforestry crop."
• Rhymes for cupuacu
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Portuguese 'cupuaçu', which originated from the Tupi language word 'kupu'asu', derived from 'kupu' (a related plant) and 'asu' (large).
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cupuacu. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cupuacu