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Definitions of "Guinep"


1. Guinep


English Translation

Spanish lime


Definition

A small, green tropical fruit with a sweet and tangy pulp.


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi love nyam guinep wen it ripe.
English: I love eating Spanish limes when they’re ripe.


Related Words

Pear , Tambrin , Panganat , June plum ,



posted by anonymous on June 18, 2024


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Other Definitions of "Guinep"

2. Guinep


English Translation

Spanish lime


Definition

A small, green tropical fruit


Example Sentences

Patois: Guinep bad when it ripe.
English: Spanish lime is very sweet when it’s ripe.


Related Words

Ackee , Aile , Bag juice , ilaloo ,



posted by anonymous on May 22, 2024


3. Guinep


English Translation

Spanish Lime


Definition

A tropical fruit that is sweet and tangy when ripe.


Example Sentences

Patois: Pick some guinep offa di tree, dem just right fi nyam.
English: Pick some Spanish limes off the tree, they’re just right to eat.


Related Words

Grater Cake , Sweetie , Bulla , Gizzada ,



posted by anonymous on May 20, 2024


4. Guinep (Noun)


Definition

Guinep, also known as Spanish lime, is a small, round fruit with a tart and sweet flavor, typically enjoyed by cracking the thin shell to reveal the juicy flesh inside.


Related Words

Ackee , Aile , Bag juice , ilaloo ,



posted by anonymous on July 22, 2023


5. Guinep (Noun)


Definition

A small fruit with a green outer skin and a sweet, juicy flesh inside. It is often eaten by cracking the skin and sucking the pulp.


Example Sentences

Patois: "Mi nyam up all di guinep dem inna di bag."
English: I ate up all the guinep in the bag.


Related Words

Ackee , Aile , Bag juice , ilaloo ,



posted by anonymous on July 4, 2023





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