Meaning of genip in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ɡəˈnɪp/

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  1. Noun

    genip

    Etymology

    mid 18th century: from American Spanish quenepo‘guinep tree’, quenepa, denoting the fruit

    Definitions

    1. tropical American tree bearing a small edible fruit with green leathery skin and sweet juicy translucent pulp
  2. 2. round one-inch Caribbean fruit with green leathery skin and sweet juicy translucent pulp

    Examples

    • « eaten like grapes »

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