ổi xá lị
Definition
- Noun:
- A specific variety of guava: "Ổi xá lị" refers to a type of guava tree (Psidium guajava) known for producing large, spherical fruits. It is often considered a distinct cultivar or variety within the species.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Vườn nhà tôi có một cây ổi xá lị. (My garden has an ổi xá lị tree.)
- Ổi xá lị thường có quả to và tròn. (Ổi xá lị fruits are usually large and round.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is identified in some sources as a regional or dialectal name for this particular guava cultivar, emphasizing its characteristic fruit shape and size.
Variants and Related Words
- Ổi (n): guava; the general term for the fruit and tree.
- Ổi đào (n): a variety with pink-fleshed fruit.
- Ổi ruột trắng (n): a variety with white-fleshed fruit.
Synonyms
- Spherical-fruited guava: A descriptive synonym highlighting the fruit's shape.
- Large-fruited guava cultivar: A term describing its key characteristic.
Notes on Usage
- "Ổi xá lị" is a compound noun. The term "xá lị" is specific to this variety and is not a standalone word with a common meaning in modern Vietnamese. It functions as a modifier to the main noun "ổi" (guava).