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English > 1 sense of the word pitanga:
NOUNplantpitanga, Surinam cherry, Eugenia unifloraBrazilian tree with spicy red fruit
English > pitanga: 1 sense > noun 1, plant
MeaningBrazilian tree with spicy red fruit; often cultivated in California and Florida.
SynonymsSurinam cherry, Eugenia uniflora
Member ofEugenia, genus EugeniaTropical trees and shrubs with aromatic leaves and often valuable hard wood
Broaderfruit treeTree bearing edible fruit