'abacaxi' originates from Portuguese, specifically the word 'abacaxi', which is derived from the Tupi word 'ibá cati', where 'ibá' meant 'fruit' and 'cati' meant 'fragrant'.

'abacaxi' was adopted into Portuguese from the Tupi language and has remained largely unchanged in its transition to modern usage.

Initially, it meant 'fragrant fruit', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.