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Definition of uvaria
uvaria
/juːˈvɛə.ri.ə/
u · va · ri · a
Plural:uvarias
uvaria Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A genus of tropical and subtropical climbing shrubs or small trees in the soursop family (Annonaceae), characterized by their distinctive clustered, fleshy fruits.
Example
"The botanical expedition cataloged several new species of uvaria growing vigorously in the dense canopy of the rainforest."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from Modern Latin 'Uvaria', from the Latin word 'uva' meaning 'grape', referring to the clustered, grape-like appearance of the plant's fruits.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Uvaria. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/uvaria