guanabana
guanabana Lexical Profile
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• noun
The large, spiky, green fruit of the tropical Annona muricata tree, characterized by its sweet-tart flavor and juicy, white fibrous pulp.
"She blended the fresh guanabana with milk and a touch of sugar to create a refreshing tropical smoothie."
A broadleaf, flowering, evergreen tree native to the tropical regions of the Americas and the Caribbean that produces this spiky fruit.
"The farmer cultivated a small orchard of guanabana to supply local markets with fresh fruit during the harvest season."
Word Nuance & Usage
While the standard English name for this fruit is 'soursop', the Spanish loanword 'guanabana' is frequently used in culinary contexts, especially regarding Latin American cuisine or tropical juices.
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish 'guanábana', which was originally adapted from the Taíno language word 'wanábana' during the early Spanish colonization of the Caribbean.
Usage Trend
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