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Definition of pupunha

pupunha

/puːˈpuːnjə/
pu · pun · ha
Plural:pupunhas
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pupunha Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A species of palm tree native to the tropical forests of Central and South America, widely cultivated by indigenous populations for its edible fruit and valuable heart of palm.

Example

"Farmers in the Amazon basin have cultivated the pupunha for centuries as a sustainable source of food and timber."

2

The small, starchy, and nutritious reddish-yellow fruit of the peach palm, which is typically boiled in salted water before consumption.

Example

"During our trip to Brazil, we bought a bag of freshly boiled pupunhas from a street vendor for a midday snack."

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• Nearby Words

puppet
puppy
puppydog
pupunha
pupusa
purakaunui
purari

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Portuguese 'pupunha', which derives from the Old Tupi word 'pupunha', referring to the peach palm tree.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pupunha. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 21, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pupunha
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