guarana
Americannoun
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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.
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a drink containing extract of guarana seed.
Etymology
Origin of guarana
1860–65; (< Portuguese ) < Tupi
Example Sentences
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As reported by Eva Rothenberg of CNN, the charged lemonade also includes sugar, coffee extract and guarana extract.
From Salon • Nov. 1, 2023
There is untapped potential in certain foods, they say — including the Brazil nut and fruits such as guarana and açai — which are already sold, but could be produced on an industrial scale.
From Nature • Feb. 24, 2020
The New York Post reports that Coco Loko contains ginkgo biloba, taurine, and guarana, as well as cacao powder.
From Slate • Jul. 12, 2017
Information based on scientific testing should also be made available on the effects of energy drink additives, such as guarana and taurine, that can increase the potency and increase the effects of caffeine.
From Washington Post • May 25, 2017
The village of Silves, built on the left of the Amazon, and the town of Villa Bella, which is the principal guarana market in the whole province, were soon left behind by the giant raft.
From Eight Hundred Leagues on the Amazon by Verne, Jules
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