genip | ||
1. | [ noun ] (botany) tropical American tree bearing a small edible fruit with green leathery skin and sweet juicy translucent pulp | |
Synonyms: | Spanish_lime_tree honey_berry mamoncillo ginep Melicocca_bijuga Melicocca_bijugatus Spanish_lime | |
Related terms: | fruit_tree Melicoccus | |
2. | [ noun ] (chemistry,botany,food) round one-inch Caribbean fruit with green leathery skin and sweet juicy translucent pulp; eaten like grapes | |
Synonyms: | Spanish_lime | |
Related terms: | edible_fruit Spanish_lime | |
Similar spelling: |
genipa |