genipa
noun
ge·ni·pa
\jə̇ˈnēpə, -nīpə\
Definition of genipa
1 capitalized : a genus of tropical American trees (family Rubiaceae) bearing yellow flowers and succulent edible fruit with a thick rind — see genipap
2 plural -s : any tree or fruit of the genus Genipa
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Origin and Etymology of genipa
New Latin, from Spanish genipa genip
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