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Definition of grumichama

grumichama

/ˌɡruːmɪˈtʃɑːmə/
gru · mi · cha · ma
Plural:grumichamas
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grumichama Lexical Profile

• 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

• Nearby Words

grumbler
grumblingly
grumbly
grumichama
grump
grumpies
grumpily

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

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Grumichama. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 7, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/grumichama
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