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Word

uva

/ˈjuˈviˈeɪ/

Definition

n. a small, round fruit that grows in bunches on a vine. It is the Latin and scientific name for a grape.

n. the fleshy, pulpy berry of any plant of the genus Vitis. Used primarily in botanical, anatomical, or Latin-derived contexts rather than everyday culinary English.

Examples

“The scientist studied the skin of the uva.”

“In the botanical report, the researcher referred to the specimen as an uva to distinguish its structure from other berry types.”

“While the common term is grape, the term uva appears in historical Latin texts describing the viticulture of the Mediterranean basin during the Roman Empire.”

Examples

simple

“The scientist studied the skin of the uva.”

contextual

“In the botanical report, the researcher referred to the specimen as an uva to distinguish its structure from other berry types.”

complex

“While the common term is grape, the term uva appears in historical Latin texts describing the viticulture of the Mediterranean basin during the Roman Empire.”

Usage

Primarily used in scientific, botanical, or Latin contexts; 'grape' is the standard term for everyday use.

Real-World Examples

“The NHS advises , external using sunscreen with an SPF factor of 30 or above and which offers at least 4-star UVA protection.”
BBC News · 22 Jun 2026

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