GENIPAPO


Meaning of GENIPAPO in English

[ ˌdʒɛnɪ'papəʊ ]

(also genipap 'dʒɛnɪpap )

■ noun

1》 a tropical American tree bearing a fruit with a jelly-like pulp which is used for flavouring drinks and to make a black dye. [ Genipa americana .]

2》 a drink, flavouring, or dye made from ~.

Origin

C17: from Port. jenipapo , from Tupi.

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