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Definition of ugni
ugni
/ˈuːɡ.ni/
ug · ni
Plural:ugnis
ugni Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
12
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
An evergreen shrub of the myrtle family (Myrtaceae) native to western South America, particularly the species widely known as the Chilean guava, noted for its small, fragrant, strawberry-flavored red berries.
Example
"The horticulturist decided to cultivate a small hedge of ugnis for their aromatic foliage and sweet late-summer fruit."
Synonyms
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Mapudungun word 'uñi', the indigenous name for the Chilean guava plant, later adopted into scientific botanical nomenclature.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ugni. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ugni