Jagua
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Jagua may refer to:
- Castillo de JaguaCastillo de JaguaThe Jagua Fortress is a fortress south of Cienfuegos in Cuba. It is located near the entrance to the Bay of Cienfuegos , in the port of Jagua.The fortress was erected by Spanish king Philip V...
, a fortress - Plants of the genus GenipaGenipaThe genip-trees , are a genus of flowering plants in the family Rubiaceae. This genus is closely allied to Gardenia; several Gardenia species were originally placed in Genipa. It is not to be confused with genip , a completely unrelated eudicot. The name is derived from genipapo, the Guianan name...
- Jagua TattooJagua TattooJagua Tattoo is a temporary form of skin decoration resulting from the application of an extract of the fruit Genipa Americana, also known as Jagua. This fruit has been used for body ornamentation and medicinal purposes in many areas of South America for centuries...
, a type of skin decoration