1. A small tropical fruit with a thin yellow or reddish skin, sweet translucent flesh, and a large seed; also called Spanish lime or quenepa.
Usage: Also spelled 'genip' or 'quenepa'; Common in Caribbean and Central American cuisine; Regional term; primarily used in Caribbean English

Examples

• The vendor at the market was selling fresh guineps from the Caribbean.
• Children in Puerto Rico enjoy eating guineps during the summer season.
• Guineps have a sweet, slightly tangy flavor that many people find refreshing.
• The tree produces clusters of small guineps that ripen to a golden color.
• She bought a bag of guineps to bring home from her trip to the island.