noun

genipap

Genipap (noun) means the North and South American tree Genipa americana of the family Rubiaceae.

noun

The North and South American tree Genipa americana of the family Rubiaceae.

The fruit of this tree, oval in shape, as large as a small orange, of a pale greenish color, and with dark purple juice, traditionally used as a colorant.

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Etymology

Borrowed from Brazilian Portuguese jenipapo, from Old Tupi îanypaba. The Tupi meaning of the word is variously given as yandi-pawa or yandi-pab (“fruit for painting”), yandi-ibá-pab (“fruit of the extremities for painting”), and without citation or explanation, “breast of an old woman”.

Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of genipap?

"genipap" (noun) means the North and South American tree Genipa americana of the family Rubiaceae.

What are the different meanings of genipap?

"genipap" has 2 main meanings: 1. The North and South American tree Genipa americana of the family Rubiaceae; 2. The fruit of this tree, oval in shape, as large as a small orange, of a pale greenish color, and with dark purple juice, traditionally used as a colorant.