Jaboticaba (Noun)
Meaning 1
Tough-skinned purple grapelike tropical fruit grown in Brazil.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Meaning 2
Small evergreen tropical tree native to Brazil and West Indies but introduced into southern United States; grown in Brazil for its edible tough-skinned purple grapelike fruit that grows all along the branches.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The jaboticaba tree is a popular ornamental in tropical gardens due to its unique, grape-like fruit.
- Jaboticaba fruit is rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, making it a sought-after ingredient in local recipes.
- After tasting the sweet and tart flesh of the jaboticaba, I understood why it was a favorite among Brazilians.
- Visitors to the botanical garden in Miami were drawn to the jaboticaba tree with its thick, waxy leaves and grape-like fruit.
- Jaboticaba trees can grow up to 45 feet tall, and their branches are laden with the purple fruit that grows directly on the stem.