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genipap

American  
[jen-uh-pap] / ˈdʒɛn əˌpæp /

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 British  
/ ˈdʒɛnɪˌpæp /

noun

  1. an evergreen Caribbean rubiaceous tree, Genipa americana, with reddish-brown edible orange-like fruits

  2. the fruit of this tree

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Etymology

Origin of genipap

1605–15; < Portuguese genipapo < Tupi ianipaba

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