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Definition of guavaberry

guavaberry

/ˌɡwɑː.vəˈbɛr.i/
gua · va · ber · ry
Plural:guavaberries
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guavaberry Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A small, spherical fruit native to the Caribbean, especially the Virgin Islands, produced by the Myrciaria floribunda tree and traditionally used to make a festive Christmas liqueur.

Example

"Every December, local vendors sell sweet tarts and rum infused with the tart flavor of the guavaberry."

2

The tropical tree (Myrciaria floribunda) that bears the guavaberry, growing natively in the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America.

Example

"The guavaberry thrives in the dry, coastal woodlands of the Caribbean."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed as a compound of 'guava' and 'berry', likely referencing a perceived similarity in geographic origin or flavor profile, though it is botanically distinct from the true guava.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Guavaberry. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/guavaberry
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