1
: any of several tropical American shrubs or small trees (genus Psidium) of the myrtle family
especially
: a shrubby tree (P. guajava) widely cultivated for its yellow-skinned fruit with sweet acid yellow or pink flesh
2
: the roundish to pear-shaped fruit of a guava
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This is any of many trees and shrubs of a genus that is native to the New World tropics. The two important species are common guava and cattley, or strawberry, guava. The sweet pulp of the common guava fruit has a musky, sometimes pungent odor. The pulp of the strawberry guava fruit has a strawberry-like flavor. Guavas are processed into jams, jellies, and preserves. Fresh guavas are rich in vitamins A, B, and C. They are eaten raw, sliced, and are often served in desserts.
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Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
This is heady with ripe peach, guava and a hint of pineapple.
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Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
This is heady with ripe peach, guava and a hint of pineapple.
—Laura Ness, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2025
This indulgent treat features a white chocolate chip cookie stuffed with their classic guava y queso pastelito, topped with sanding sugar—a delicious tribute to Miami’s Cuban roots.
—Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Passion fruit, guava, blackberries, and avocado are just some fruits that can help fulfill your daily fiber needs.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 2 May 2025
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“Guava.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guava. Accessed 19 May. 2025.
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guava
noun
gua·va
ˈgwäv-ə 
: the sweet acid yellow-skinned fruit of a shrubby tropical American tree of the myrtle family
also
: a tree that produces guavas and is widely grown in cultivation
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