guanabana

[ gwuh-nah-buh-nuh ]
/ gwəˈnɑ bə nə /

noun

soursop.

Origin of guanabana

< Spanish guanábana < Taino

Words nearby guanabana

guaira, guajira, guam, guamanian, guan, guanabana, guanabara, guanabara bay, guanaco, guanadrel, guanajuato

Example sentences from the Web for guanabana

  • The guanabana is eaten in its natural state, but serves its best purpose as a flavor for ices or cooling drinks.

    Cuba, Old and New |Albert Gardner Robinson

  • Of the same family as the chirimoya is the guanabana (Anona muricata), or sour sop, an unattractive name for so delicious a fruit.

    The Western World |W.H.G. Kingston

  • Upon her return I am offered some 'refresco,' made from the juicy fruit of the guanabana.

    The Pearl of the Antilles, or An Artist in Cuba |Walter Goodman