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calamondin

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cal⋅a⋅mon⋅din

[kal-uh-muhn-duhn]
–noun
1. a small citrus tree, Citrofortunella mitis, of the Philippines.
2. the small, tart, tangerinelike fruit of this tree.

Origin:
1925–35; < Tagalog kalamunding
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cal·a·mon·din   (kāl'ə-mŏn'dĭn)   
n.  
  1. A small evergreen citrus tree (×Citrofortunella mitis), widely cultivated as a houseplant for its glossy foliage and ornamental fruits.

  2. The sour fruit of this plant, resembling a small tangerine and sometimes used as a flavoring or for beverages, sauces, or marmalades.


[Tagalog kalamunding.]
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