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guarana

[ gwahr-uh-nah, gwahr-uh-nah ]

noun

  1. 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.
  2. a drink containing extract of guarana seed.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of guarana1

1860–65; (< Portuguese ) < Tupi

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