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Definition of guinep

guinep

/ɡɪˈnɛp/
gui · nep

Plural:guineps
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guinep Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A small, round tropical fruit native to the Caribbean and northern South America, featuring a thin, brittle green shell enclosing a large seed surrounded by tangy, gelatinous, salmon-colored pulp.

Example

"During the summer months in Jamaica, local vendors sell bunches of sweet and tart guineps along the roadside."


2

The large, slow-growing tropical American tree of the soapberry family that bears the guinep fruit, commonly cultivated for its edible produce and dense shade.

Example

"The sprawling guinep tree in the backyard provided ample shade from the intense afternoon sun."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from indigenous Caribbean and South American languages, likely originating from Carib or Arawakan root words for the native plant, and entering English through regional phonetic adaptations like 'genip' and 'ginep'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Guinep. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/guinep
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