Ananas

/ɑːˈnɑːnəs/ noun

Definition

The pineapple plant or fruit, used as the standard name in many European languages.

Etymology

From Tupi nana (pineapple), transmitted through Spanish and Portuguese explorers in the 16th century; adopted into Latin botanical nomenclature.

Kelly Says

While English speakers say 'pineapple' (a descriptive name combining 'pine' and 'apple'), most of the world uses 'ananas'—a word that traveled directly from South America in the mouths of explorers!

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