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native fruit

[ˈneɪtɪv fruːt]
nounpl: native fruits
fruta nativa
1. A fruit that grows naturally in a particular region or country without being introduced by humans
Açaí is a native fruit of the Amazon rainforest.
O açaí é uma fruta nativa da floresta amazônica.
2. Fruit produced by plants indigenous to a specific geographic area
Many native fruits are rich in nutrients and have been used in traditional medicine.
Muitas frutas nativas são ricas em nutrientes e foram usadas na medicina tradicional.
Synonyms
indigenous fruitwild fruitfruta autóctonefruta selvagem
Antonyms
exotic fruitimported fruitfruta exóticafruta importada

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fruta nativa
Most common usage; includes açaí, cupuaçu, guaraná
Amazon Region
fruta da floresta
Emphasis on forest origin
Portugal
fruto nativo
More formal; less commonly used in everyday speech
São Paulo
fruta nativa
Standard usage; often used in agricultural and commercial contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

taste of the land - referring to native fruits representing local flavors
back to nature - consuming native fruits as part of natural or organic lifestyle
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