awakaxí

Nheengatu

Etymology

    Borrowed from Portuguese abacaxi.

    Pronunciation

    • IPA(key): /a.wa.ka.ʃiˈ/

    Noun

    awakaxí (plural awakaxí-itá)

    1. pineapple plant (Ananas comosus)
      Synonym: naná
    2. pineapple fruit