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pomelo

(also pummelo)
Definition of pomelo

noun (plural pomelos)

  • 1the largest of the citrus fruits, with a thick yellow skin and bitter pulp which resembles grapefruit in flavour. Also called shaddock.
  • 2the tree which bears the pomelo.
    • Citrus maxima, family Rutaceae

Origin:

mid 19th century: of unknown origin

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