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Definition of ugni

ugni

/ˈuːɡ.ni/
ug · ni
Plural:ugnis
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ugni Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The small, aromatic, reddish-purple edible berry of the Chilean guava shrub (Ugni molinae), prized for its sweet, strawberry-like flavor and used fresh or in jams, desserts, and liqueurs.

Example

"The pastry chef topped the tart with a glaze made from wild ugni berries."

2

An evergreen shrub of the myrtle family (Myrtaceae), specifically Ugni molinae (also known as Chilean guava), native to southern Chile and adjacent regions of Argentina, bearing glossy leaves, pale pink bell-shaped flowers, and fragrant berries.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed via Spanish from Mapudungun üñü, the indigenous name for the Chilean guava shrub and its fruit in southern Chile and Argentina.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ugni. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ugni
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