chichipe

noun

chi·​chi·​pe

chə̇ˈchēpē

plural -s

: a tall treelike Mexican cactus (Lemaireocereus chichipe) with edible red fruits

Word History

Etymology

Mexican Spanish chichipe, chichibe

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