jaboticaba

/ʒəˌboʊtʃɪˈkɑbə/
noun
  1. A tropical Brazilian tree that produces dark purple, grape-like fruit that grows directly on the trunk and branches.
    • I bought fresh jaboticaba at the farmers' market and made jam with it.
    • The jaboticaba tree in our backyard is covered in fruit this season.
    • Jaboticaba fruit has a sweet, grape-like flavor and a thick skin.
  2. The edible fruit of the jaboticaba tree.
    • The children picked jaboticaba straight from the tree trunk.
    • Jaboticaba can be eaten raw or used in wines and jellies.
    • She peeled a jaboticaba and ate it right away.
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