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calamondin
[ kal-uh-muhn-duhn ]
noun
- a small citrus tree, Citrofortunella mitis, of the Philippines.
- the small, tart, tangerinelike fruit of this tree.
calamondin
/ ˈkæləˌmʌndɪn /
noun
- a small citrus tree, Citrus mitis, of the Philippines
- the acid-tasting fruit of this tree, resembling a small orange
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Word History and Origins
Origin of calamondin1
First recorded in 1925–35, calamondin is from the Tagalog word kalamunding
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Word History and Origins
Origin of calamondin1
from Tagalog kalamunding
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Example Sentences
Kining gidak-úna sa agridulsi manintabus, This size of calamondin is one centavo apiece.
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The calamondin is widely distributed in the Philippines and occurs wild as well as cultivated.
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The calamondin is quite drought resistant and would probably dwarf the scion.
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