guarana: Meaning and Definition of

gua•ra•na

Pronunciation: (gwär"u-nä', gwär'u-nä"), [key]
— n.
  1. a woody, climbing shrub Paullinia cupana, of the soapberry family, growing in parts of South America, having seeds that contain caffeine and are used in soft drinks.
  2. a drink containing extract of guarana seed.
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