1. A fruit that originates naturally from a specific region or country, not introduced from elsewhere
Açaí is a native fruit of the Amazon region.
O açaí é uma fruta nativa da região amazônica.
2. An indigenous fruit species that grows wild or is cultivated in its original habitat
Many native fruits have been used in traditional medicine for centuries.
Muitas frutas nativas têm sido usadas na medicina tradicional há séculos.