A kumquat is a small citrus fruit with a sweet rind and acidic pulp, commonly used for preserves.
A kumquat is a small citrus fruit with a sweet rind and tart pulp, often used for preserves.
| Front | kumquat \KUHM-kwot\ |
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| Back | noun 1. A small, round or oblong citrus fruit having a sweet rind and acid pulp, used chiefly for preserves. [1699, from Chinese (Cantonese) kamkwat, from kam "golden" + kwat "orange." Cantonese pronunciation of Chinese kin-ku.] |
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