guarana
[ gwahr-uh-nah, gwahr-uh-nah ]
noun
a woody, climbing shrub Paullinia cupana, of the soapberry family, growing in parts of South America, having seeds that contain caffeine and are used in soft drinks.
a drink containing extract of guarana seed.
Origin of guarana
11860–65; (<Portuguese ) <Tupi
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