feijoa

• Substantivo que designa um arbusto sul-americano ou seu fruto tropical verde-escuro, do tamanho de um kiwi, de polpa branca, usado principalmente para fazer geleias e conservas.

A noun referring to a South American shrub or its dark-green, kiwi-sized tropical fruit with white flesh, used chiefly for jellies and preserves.

1. B2formal

   A South American shrub that produces edible greenish fruit resembling plums.

   Arbusto sul-americano

   • The feijoa shrub thrives in subtropical climates.
   • We planted a feijoa in our garden last spring.
   • Feijoa bushes are known for their attractive flowers and fruit.

2. B2formal

   A dark-green, kiwi-sized tropical fruit with white flesh, commonly used for jellies and preserves.

   Feijoa

   • Feijoa has a unique, aromatic flavor that is great for jams.
   • She made a delicious feijoa jelly from the garden harvest.
   • The feijoa fruit is often eaten fresh or used in desserts.