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guarana

gua·ra·na [ gwə rnə ] (plural gua·ra·na or gua·ra·nas)


noun 
Definition:
 
Brazilian medicinal plant: a Brazilian plant whose seeds are used to make an herbal preparation to treat fatigue. The active ingredient is almost identical to caffeine. Latin name Paullinia cupana.

[Mid-19th century. Via Portuguese< Tupi]
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