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pomelo
[ pom-uh-loh ]
noun
- the very large, yellow or orange citrus fruit of a tree, Citrus maxima, of southeastern Asia.
- the tree itself.
pomelo
/ ˈpɒmɪˌləʊ /
noun
- a tropical rutaceous tree, Citrus maxima (or C. decumana ), grown widely in oriental regions for its large yellow grapefruit-like edible fruit
- the fruit of this tree
- See grapefruitanother name for grapefruit
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Origin of pomelo1
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Example Sentences
Desert was chilled jelly served with mango, sago and pomelo and sliced baked mooncakes.
One variety, known as the pomelo, is the kind that is commonly found in the market.
Next day, when the seven Princesses went as usual to the grave of their mother, the pomelo tree had disappeared.
After he has had his coffee and some bananas or a slice of pomelo, and taken his bath, he feels tolerably alive.
The pomelo (grape-fruit) is a kind of lemon with a thicker rind and a more acid flavour.
The pomelo is like our “grape fruit,” but larger, less bitter and less juicy.
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