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Noun true guava has 1 sense
  1. guava, true guava, guava bush, Psidium guajava - small tropical American shrubby tree; widely cultivated in warm regions for its sweet globular yellow fruit
    --1 is a kind of fruit tree
    --1 is a member of Psidium, genus Psidium
    --1 has parts: guava

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True Guava

Description

The term "true guava" refers to a tropical fruit tree belonging to the myrtle family that is widely grown for its delicious, aromatic, and tangy fruits. The scientific name of true guava is Psidium guajava. It is native to Central America and Mexico but is now cultivated and grown in many tropical and subtropical regions around the world.

Sense 1: Fruit

True guava fruits are round or pear-shaped with a thin green or yellow skin that turns yellow when ripe. The flesh is juicy, slightly grainy, and can vary in color from white to pink or deep red. The fruits have a unique sweet yet tangy flavor that is highly refreshing and often used in culinary preparations, juices, jams, and desserts. They are rich in vitamin C, fiber, and various antioxidants.

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Sample Sentence:

She sliced open the true guava and savored its tropical sweetness.

Sense 2: Tree

The true guava tree is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree with spreading branches that can reach heights of up to 33 feet (10 meters). It has smooth, flaky bark and oval-shaped leaves with prominent veins. The tree produces fragrant white flowers that develop into the delicious true guava fruits. True guava trees are popular for their ornamental value as well as their fruit production.

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The true guava trees in her backyard provided shade during hot summer days.

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