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chichipe

noun
chi·chi·pe | \ chə̇ˈchēpē \
plural -s

Definition of chichipe 

: a tall treelike Mexican cactus (Lemaireocereus chichipe) with edible red fruits

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History and Etymology for chichipe

Mexican Spanish chichipe, chichibe

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