Pitanga
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pitanga is a noun meaning A Eugenia uniflora tree or its fruit.
Meaning
A Eugenia uniflora tree or its fruit.
Example Sentences
The first maggots were found in pitangas (Brazilian cherries) on the third day after our arrival, but the quantity was of no value, and it was impossible to say whether they were parisitized.
Immature pitangas have a disagreeable resinous taste. […] The Surinam cherry is essentially a dessert fruit. The fresh fruits are eaten out of hand or made into jellies, jams, sherbert, sauce and beverages.
Word Forms
- pitangas
Synonyms for pitanga
Depending on context, synonyms include pitangueira.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include punga, mamey, pitangueira, partridge-wood, mpingo, araca-boi.
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