pomelo tree

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pomelo tree

A ripe pomelo hangs from a branch of the pomelo tree.

Definition

Noun: * A tropical tree (Citrus maxima or Citrus grandis) native to Southeast Asia, known for bearing the pomelo, which is the largest citrus fruit.

Usage

The term "pomelo tree" refers specifically to the tree itself, not its fruit. It is used in botanical, agricultural, and general descriptive contexts. * The pomelo tree in our backyard has grown over twenty feet tall. * Farmers are cultivating pomelo trees for their commercial fruit yield.

Advanced Usage
  • The pomelo tree is sometimes called the "shaddock" tree, named after Captain Shaddock, who is said to have brought its seeds to the West Indies.
Variants and Related Words
  • Pomelo (n): The large, thick-rinded citrus fruit produced by the pomelo tree.
  • Shaddock (n): Another name for both the pomelo fruit and the pomelo tree.
  • Citrus maxima (n): The primary botanical/scientific name for the species.
Synonyms
  • Shaddock tree
  • tree
pomelo tree

A ripe pomelo hangs from a branch of the pomelo tree.

Noun
  1. southeastern Asian tree producing large fruits resembling grapefruits

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