guava
noun/ˈɡwɑvə/
Frequency rank: #18,531 most common English word
Meaning
a tropical fruit with green or yellow skin and pink or white flesh, often sweet and fragrant.
Example sentence
She sliced fresh guava and served it with a sprinkle of chili powder.
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