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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For a filling snack, try pairing guava with other high-protein foods, like nuts and seeds.
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 10 July 2025
Additionally, don’t miss out on this formula’s UV and heat defense for temperatures of up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit, largely thanks to the superfruit and star of the show, guava.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 8 July 2025
Art is another go-to for infusing guava in a way that feels elevated and dynamic.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2025
See more The Guava Girl aesthetic Of course, a certain color can’t help but exude this state of mind: the punchy-pink of the guava fruit.
—Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 18 June 2025
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 10 July 2025
Additionally, don’t miss out on this formula’s UV and heat defense for temperatures of up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit, largely thanks to the superfruit and star of the show, guava.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 8 July 2025
Art is another go-to for infusing guava in a way that feels elevated and dynamic.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2025
See more The Guava Girl aesthetic Of course, a certain color can’t help but exude this state of mind: the punchy-pink of the guava fruit.
—Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 18 June 2025
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“Guava.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guava. Accessed 20 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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