Definition of "jagua" in English

noun

1. A tree of species Genipa americana, native to the tropical forests of North and South America, as well as the Caribbean; genipap.

2. The oval-shaped fruit of this tree; genipap.

3. (uncountable) The extract of this fruit, used as a dye for temporary body art and tattoos that stain the upper layer of the skin.

   • Coordinate term: henna

4. Ellipsis of jagua palm, also called inajá, Attalea maripa.

noun

1. dog

2. (obsolete, now used only in fixed expressions) jaguar

noun

1. dog