genip

[guh-nip]

noun

1. Also a genipap.

2. a tropical American tree, Melicoccus bijugatus, of the soapberry family, bearing a yellow, sweet, edible fruit.

3. the fruit itself.

genip

/ ˈdʒɛnɪp /

noun

1. another word for genipap

Word History and Origins

Origin of genip¹

First recorded in 1750–60; shortened form of genipap

Word History and Origins

Origin of genip¹

C18: from Spanish genipa, from French, from Guarani

Example Sentences

Melicocca bijuga.—This sapindaceous tree is plentiful in tropical America and the West Indies, and is known as the Genip tree.

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