Genipaps

/ˈdʒɛnɪpæps/ noun

Definition

Plural of genipap; multiple genipap fruits or genipap trees.

Etymology

Simple English pluralization of genipap, following standard '-s' ending for nouns.

Kelly Says

When botanists and traders needed to discuss multiple genipap fruits or trees, they just added an 's'—but this reveals how words from indigenous languages like Taino get fully absorbed into English grammar rules.

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