pitanga

• 指一种巴西树木，结出红色、略带酸味的小浆果，常被栽培于加利福尼亚和佛罗里达等地区；也指这种果实本身。

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.

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   • 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.

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   • 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.