feijoa n South American shrub having edible greenish plumlike fruit n dark-green kiwi-sized tropical fruit with white flesh; used chiefly for jellies and preserves Usage(s) KAPITI Renowned for sumptuous ice creams in flavors such as gingernut or feijoa (a native fruit that tastes like pineapple), this dairy company also produces a wide range of cheeses. Synonym(s) feijoa bush pineapple guava