guarana (plural guaranas)
A tree, Paullinia cupana, native to Venezuela and northern Brazil.
The fruit from this tree.
An edible paste prepared from the seeds of the tree, formed into round or oblong cakes.
Source: Wiktionary
Gua"ra*na`, n. Etym: [Pg.] (Med.)
Definition: A preparation from the seeds of Paullinia sorbilis, a woody climber of Brazil, used in making an astringent drink, and also in the cure of headache.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
24 November 2024
(noun) a person (usually but not necessarily a woman) who is thoroughly disliked; “she said her son thought Hillary was a bitch”
International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.
