genipap

[ jen-uh-pap ]
/ ˈdʒɛn əˌpæp /

noun

a tropical American tree, Genipa americana, of the madder family, bearing an edible fruit used for preserves or in making beverages.
the fruit itself.
Also called marmalade box.

Origin of genipap

1605–15; < Portuguese genipapo < Tupi ianipaba

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genipap

genip

/ (ˈdʒɛnɪˌpæp) /

noun

an evergreen Caribbean rubiaceous tree, Genipa americana, with reddish-brown edible orange-like fruits
the fruit of this tree

Word Origin for genipap

C17: from Portuguese genipapo, from Tupi