Abacaxi

/ˌɑːbəkəˈʃiː/ noun

The pineapple fruit or plant, in Portuguese-influenced English or Brazilian Portuguese usage.

From Portuguese 'abacaxi' (Brazilian Portuguese) or 'ananás,' both derived ultimately from Tupi (indigenous South American language) 'nanas' meaning 'excellent fruit.' The Portuguese term spread through Brazil and Portuguese colonial territories.

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