genipa

noun

ge·​ni·​pa
jə̇ˈnēpə,
-nīpə
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

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Spanish genipa genip

First Known Use

1666, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of genipa was in 1666

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“Genipa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/genipa. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.

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