Anana: meaning, definitions and examples
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anana
[ əˈnænə ]
fruit name
Ananа is the Spanish word for pineapple, a tropical fruit known for its sweet and tangy flavor. It is characterized by a rough, spiky exterior and juicy, fibrous flesh inside. Pineapples are widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions and are enjoyed fresh, canned, or juiced.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- I made a smoothie with banana and ananа.
- The tropical salad included pieces of ananа and coconut.
- She decorated the cake with ananа slices.
- Ananа is often used in cocktails.
Translations
Translations of the word "anana" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ananás
🇮🇳 अनानास
🇩🇪 Ananas
🇮🇩 nanas
🇺🇦 ананас
🇵🇱 ananas
🇯🇵 パイナップル
🇫🇷 ananas
🇪🇸 ananás
🇹🇷 ananas
🇰🇷 파인애플
🇸🇦 أناناس
🇨🇿 ananas
🇸🇰 ananás
🇨🇳 菠萝
🇸🇮 ananasa
🇮🇸 ananass
🇰🇿 ананас
🇬🇪 ანანასი
🇦🇿 ananasa
🇲🇽 ananás
Etymology
The term 'ananа' derives from the Tupi-Guarani word 'nanas', which means 'exotic fruit'. The Tupi-Guarani people were indigenous to the region that is now Brazil and were among the first to cultivate and consume the fruit. The word was later adopted into Spanish as 'ananа' and has since spread into other languages. The scientific name for the pineapple is 'Ananas comosus', which was introduced in the 18th century by Linnaeus. Pineapples became popular in Europe in the 17th century when they were imported from the Americas, and they were considered a symbol of wealth and hospitality due to their rarity and expense. Today, the cultivation of ananа is widespread, and it is enjoyed in many culinary dishes around the world.