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Guava


n.

A tropical tree, or its fruit, of the genus Psidium . Two varieties are well known, the P. pyriferum , or white guava , and P. pomiferum , or red guava . The fruit or berry is shaped like a pomegranate, but is much smaller. It is somewhat astringent, but makes a delicious jelly.


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