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Definition of grumichama
grumichama
/ˌɡruːmɪˈtʃɑːmə/
gru · mi · cha · ma
Plural:grumichamas
grumichama Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A small, ornamental evergreen tree of the myrtle family, native to southern Brazil, widely cultivated in subtropical and tropical regions for its attractive foliage.
Example
"The gardener planted a grumichama in the botanical garden to display its attractive, glossy green leaves and delicate white flowers."
2
The dark purple to black, cherry-like edible fruit produced by the grumichama tree, known for its sweet, slightly tart flavor.
Example
"We harvested a bowl of ripe grumichamas from the backyard tree to make a fresh, sweet jam."
• Rhymes for grumichama
Word Origin & Etymology
From Portuguese 'grumixama', derived from the Tupi language word 'ibamixã' or 'guamixã'.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Grumichama. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/grumichama