genip
Pronunciation: /gɛˈnɪp/
Definition of genip
noun
- 2 (also genipap tree) either of two tropical American trees which yield genips:
- (also guinep) a large spreading tree (Melicoccus bijugatus, family Sapindaceae). another term for genipapo
Origin:
mid 18th century: from American Spanish quenepo 'guinep tree', quenepa, denoting the fruit