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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Melicoccus bijugatus, a tree of the Sapindaceae family, native to Central and South America.
2. 2
   tropical American tree bearing a small edible fruit with green leathery skin and sweet juicy translucent pulp wordnet
3. 3
   The small, green, tangy, oval fruit of the mamoncillo tree.

Synonyms

All synonyms

genipginepspanish limechenetchenetginnip

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish mamoncillo.

Related phrases

central americasouth america

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