1. A tropical American tree (Melicoccus bijugatus) bearing small round fruits with sweet pulp, also called Spanish lime or quenepa.
Usage: Also spelled 'genipa' in some contexts; Common in Caribbean and Central American regions
2. The small, greenish-yellow fruit of the genip tree, eaten fresh or used in beverages and preserves.

Examples

• The genip tree thrives in warm tropical climates.
• Children in Puerto Rico enjoy eating fresh genips during the summer season.
• The genip fruit has a thin skin and juicy, translucent flesh inside.
• Genip juice is sometimes made into refreshing drinks in Caribbean countries.
• The genip tree produces clusters of small round fruits.