genipap

[ jen-uh-pap ]

noun

1. a tropical American tree, Genipa americana, of the madder family, bearing an edible fruit used for preserves or in making beverages.
2. the fruit itself.

genipap

/ ˈdʒɛnɪˌpæp /

noun

1. an evergreen Caribbean rubiaceous tree, Genipa americana, with reddish-brown edible orange-like fruits
2. the fruit of this tree

Word History and Origins

Origin of genipap¹

1605–15; < Portuguese genipapo < Tupi ianipaba

Word History and Origins

Origin of genipap¹

C17: from Portuguese genipapo, from Tupi

Example Sentences

Genipap, jen′i-pap, n. a large West Indian tree with excellent fruit.

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