cumquat
/'kʌmkwət/
Definition
- Noun:
- A small citrus fruit: "cumquat" refers to the small, oval, orange-colored edible fruit of certain trees or shrubs. It is characterized by a thick, sweet-flavored skin and a sour pulp, and is often eaten whole or used in preserves.
- The tree or shrub bearing this fruit: "cumquat" also denotes any of several small trees or shrubs of the genus Fortunella that produce these fruits.
Examples of Usage
Noun (Fruit): The bowl on the table was filled with bright orange cumquats. She made a delicious marmalade from the cumquats in her garden.
Noun (Plant): The dwarf cumquat is a popular ornamental plant for patios. He planted a cumquat next to the lemon tree.
Advanced Usage
- "Candied cumquat": A preserved form of the fruit, often used in baking or as a garnish.
Variants and Related Words
- Kumquat: This is the more common and standard spelling of the word. "Cumquat" is a variant spelling.
Synonyms
- Fortunella: The botanical genus name for the cumquat plant.
- Miniature orange: A descriptive, non-scientific term highlighting the fruit's small size and appearance.
Related Phrases
- Cumquat marmalade: A specific type of preserve made from this fruit.
Noun
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any of several trees or shrubs of the genus Fortunella bearing small orange-colored edible fruits with thick sweet-flavored skin and sour pulp
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