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Definition of guavaberry
guavaberry
/ˌɡwɑː.vəˈbɛr.i/
gua · va · ber · ry
Plural:guavaberries
guavaberry Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• 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 Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/guavaberry