pomegranate
/'pɔm,grænit/
Definition
- Noun:
- A large, round fruit with a tough, leathery reddish-brown rind, containing many seeds surrounded by juicy, red, edible pulp.
- A shrub or small tree (Punica granatum) that bears this fruit, native to regions from Iran to northern India.
Examples of Usage
- Noun (Fruit):
- Noun (Tree):
Advanced Usage
- "Pomegranate" as a color descriptor: The deep red color of the fruit's pulp or juice is sometimes used to describe similar hues.
- Symbolic and cultural references: In various mythologies and traditions, the pomegranate is a symbol of fertility, abundance, and the afterlife.
Variants and Related Words
- Pomegranate tree: The specific term for the tree that produces pomegranates.
- Pomegranate molasses/ syrup: A thick, tangy-sweet condiment made by reducing pomegranate juice.
- Punica granatum: The botanical (Latin) name for the pomegranate species.
Synonyms
- Fruit: (No direct single-word synonym; described as a "seeded fruit").
- Tree/Shrub: Granatum, Punica.
Related Phrases
- "To seed a pomegranate": The process of removing the edible arils (seed casings) from the fruit's membrane.
Noun
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large globular fruit having many seeds with juicy red pulp in a tough brownish-red rind
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shrub or small tree native to southwestern Asia having large red many-seeded fruit
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