noun
- Plural of jaboticaba; tropical South American fruits with dark purple or black skin and white, sweet flesh, or the trees that bear them.
Usage: Also spelled jabuticaba in some contexts.; The singular form is jaboticaba.
Examples
- The farmer harvested dozens of jaboticabas from the orchard.
- Jaboticabas grow directly on the trunk and branches of the tree, which is unusual.
- Fresh jaboticabas are sweet and juicy, perfect for eating raw.
- In Brazil, jaboticabas are often made into jams and wines.
- The market vendor sold fresh jaboticabas at the weekend farmers' market.