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kumquat

Syllabification: (kum·quat)
Pronunciation: /ˈkəmˌkwät/

(also cumquat)
Definition of kumquat

noun

  • 1an orangelike fruit related to the citruses, with an edible sweet rind and acid pulp. It is eaten raw or used in preserves.
  • 2the eastern Asian shrub or small tree that yields the kumquat.
    • Genus Fortunella, family Rutaceae

Origin:

late 17th century: from Chinese (Cantonese dialect) kam kwat 'little orange'

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