pitanga

• Substantivo que designa uma árvore frutífera brasileira (Eugenia uniflora) e seu fruto, uma baga vermelha ou alaranjada de sabor agridoce, amplamente cultivada em regiões como Califórnia e Flórida.

A noun referring to a Brazilian tree that produces spicy red fruit, often cultivated in regions such as California and Florida.

1. Tropical fruit treeC1formal

   A Brazilian tree (Eugenia uniflora) that produces small, ribbed, red or orange fruits with a spicy-sweet flavor, often grown in warm regions like California and Florida.

   Pitanga

   • The pitanga tree in our backyard is full of ripe fruit.
   • Pitanga is sometimes called Surinam cherry in English.
   • The spicy aroma of pitanga fruit is quite distinctive.

2. The fruit itselfC1formal

   The small, juicy, red or orange berry of the pitanga tree, used in jams, juices, and desserts.

   Pitanga

   • She made a delicious pitanga jam from the garden harvest.
   • The pitanga has a unique flavor that blends sweetness and spice.
   • Fresh pitanga is often eaten raw or used in cocktails.