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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Foods rich in vitamin C, such as guava, bell peppers, and strawberries, may help with allergy relief by naturally acting as antihistamines and decreasing inflammation.
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Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 23 July 2025
Other dining options include Gill’s Grill, serving up Caribbean seafood along with other fare, and the Starfish Food Trucks (look out for Mini Donut King’s guava cheesecake donut, which was tangy and just the right portion).
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 21 July 2025
Blanco, a bright, medium-bodied tequila, showcases the heart of Jalisco, offering aromas of cooked and raw agave, caramel, herbal, and fruity notes, along with hints of light guava, lime, and vanilla.
—Ronny Maye, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
Aloha Ice: Passion fruit, orange and guava (POG) come together to deliver a sweet, citrusy flavor.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 18 July 2025
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Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 23 July 2025
Other dining options include Gill’s Grill, serving up Caribbean seafood along with other fare, and the Starfish Food Trucks (look out for Mini Donut King’s guava cheesecake donut, which was tangy and just the right portion).
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 21 July 2025
Blanco, a bright, medium-bodied tequila, showcases the heart of Jalisco, offering aromas of cooked and raw agave, caramel, herbal, and fruity notes, along with hints of light guava, lime, and vanilla.
—Ronny Maye, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
Aloha Ice: Passion fruit, orange and guava (POG) come together to deliver a sweet, citrusy flavor.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 18 July 2025
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“Guava.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guava. Accessed 29 Jul. 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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