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Jabuticaba

/ˌdʒæbʊtɪˈkɑːbə/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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  1. 1

    A tropical fruit tree native to Brazil, known for its dark purple fruit that grows directly on the trunk.

    "The jabuticaba tree is often found in Brazilian backyards, producing sweet fruits that are enjoyed fresh or made into jellies."
  2. 2

    The fruit of the jabuticaba tree, which is edible and has a sweet flavor.

    "During the harvest season, locals gather jabuticabas to make delicious wines and desserts."

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The word 'jabuticaba' comes from the Tupi language, spoken by indigenous peoples in Brazil. It refers to a fruit-bearing tree native to the region, known scientifically as Plinia cauliflora. The term has evolved in Portuguese to describe both the tree and its fruit, which grows directly on the trunk.

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