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pineapple

[/ˈpaɪnæpəl/]
nounfemininepl: pineapples
abacaxi
1. A tropical fruit with a tough, spiky skin, yellow flesh, and a sweet taste
I bought a fresh pineapple at the market.
Comprei um abacaxi fresco no mercado.
2. The plant that produces this fruit
Pineapple plants grow well in warm climates.
As plantas de abacaxi crescem bem em climas quentes.
3. A grenade, especially a hand grenade (military slang)
The soldier threw a pineapple across the field.
O soldado jogou um abacaxi pelo campo.
Synonyms
tropical fruitananas

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
abacaxi
most common usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
abacaxi
standard term used in the region
Portugal
ananás
preferred term in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

a pineapple upside down cake
wear a crown like a pineapple (showing pride)
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