guarana
noun
gua·ra·na
ˌgwä-rə-ˈnä 
: a dried paste that is made from the seeds of a South American climbing shrub (Paullinia cupana) of the soapberry family, that contains caffeine and tannin, and that is used as a stimulant
also
: this plant
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Jillian Kubala, Rd, Health, 5 Nov. 2024
Due to the potent caffeine, those who are pregnant should avoid consuming guarana.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 1 July 2024
The guarana plant contains four times the amount of caffeine as coffee beans.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 1 July 2024
The drink includes multiple sources of caffeine, including coffee and guarana extracts, and a high amount of sugar.
—Justine McDaniel, Washington Post, 18 Jan. 2024
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guarana
noun
gua·ra·na
ˌgwär-ə-ˈnä
: a dried paste made from the seeds of a Brazilian climbing shrub (Paullinia cupana) containing tannin and caffeine and used in making an astringent drink
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