grumichama

noun

gru·​mi·​cha·​ma

variants or less commonly grumixama

ˌgrümə̇ˈshämə

plural -s

: a Brazilian plant of the genus Eugenia

especially : a low-growing tree (E. dombeyi or E. brasiliensis) with glossy leaves and white flowers that is sometimes cultivated in mild climates for its dark red thin-skinned fruit which resembles the sweet cherry in appearance and flavor

Word History

Etymology

modification of Portuguese grumixama, grumuchama

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