1. A tropical American tree (Genipa americana) or its edible fruit, which has a hard rind and sweet pulp used in beverages and preserves.
Usage: Also called genipap fruit or genipapo.; Primarily used in South American and Caribbean contexts.

Examples

• The genipap tree grows wild throughout the Amazon basin.
• Genipap juice is a popular traditional drink in Brazil.
• The fruit's pulp can be fermented to make a mildly alcoholic beverage.
• Genipap has been used by indigenous peoples for centuries.
• The tree produces small white flowers before developing its round fruit.