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cupuacu

/ˌkuːpuːəˈsuː/
cu · pu · a · cu
Plural:cupuacus
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cupuacu Lexical Profile

• 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

• Nearby Words

cupola
cuppa
cupping
cupuacu
cuquenan
curable
curably

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 Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cupuacu
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