kumquat

Definitions


[ˈkʌmkwɒt], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an orange-like fruit related to the citruses, with an edible sweet rind and acid pulp

- the East Asian shrub or small tree that yields the kumquat


Phrases:

Origin:
late 17th century: from Chinese (Cantonese) kam kwat ‘little orange’




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