Definition of "genip" []

• A tropical American tree (Melicoccus bijugatus) having small fragrant greenish-white flowers and small fruits with a green leathery rind and a juicy yellowish translucent pulp. (noun)
• The sweet edible fruit of this plant. Also called honeyberry, Spanish lime. (noun)
• See genipap. (noun)

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• "She touched the buckle of his belt, examining its design with her tin genip It was cool to the touch."