GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   Genip , n., or Genip
   tree. 
   Any tree or shrub of the genus Genipa.
   Webster 1913 Suppl.
   The West Indian sapindaceous tree Melicocca bijuga, which yields the honeyberry; also, the related trees Exothea paniculata and E. trifoliata; called also ginep.
   Syn. -- Spanish lime, Spanish lime tree, honey berry, mamoncillo, Melicocca bijuga, Melicocca bijugatus.
   Webster 1913 Suppl.
         
       

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   ginep n. A tropical American tree (Melicocca bijuga) bearing a small edible fruit with green leathery skin and sweet juicy translucent pulp. [Also spelled genip.]
   Syn. -- Spanish lime, Spanish lime tree, honey berry, mamoncillo, Melicocca bijuga, Melicoccus bijugatus.
   WordNet 1.5