genip
American
[guh-nip]
/ gəˈnɪp /
noun
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Also a genipap.
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a tropical American tree, Melicoccus bijugatus, of the soapberry family, bearing a yellow, sweet, edible fruit.
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the fruit itself.
genip
British
/ ˈdʒɛnɪp /
noun
Etymology
Origin of genip
First recorded in 1750–60; shortened form of genipap
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