# guarana

> English word · Noun · IPA /ɡwəˈɹɑːnə/ · frequency rank #97,082

## Definitions
1. A tree, Paullinia cupana, native to Venezuela and northern Brazil.
2. The fruit from this tree, chiefly used to make caffeinated beverages.
3. An edible paste prepared from the seeds of the tree, formed into round or oblong cakes.

## Etymology
From Brazilian Portuguese guaraná, from Sateré-Mawé warana.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/guarana