noun
- A tropical American tree (Melicoccus bijugatus) bearing small round fruits with a thin skin and sweet pulp; also, the fruit itself.
Usage: Also called Spanish lime or genip.; Primarily used in Caribbean and Central American contexts.
Examples
- The guineps tree grows well in tropical climates.
- She bought a bag of fresh guineps at the market.
- Guineps have a sweet, slightly tart flavor that children enjoy.
- The fruit is sometimes called Spanish lime in English-speaking regions.
- During summer, guineps are harvested and sold in local markets.