GRAPEFRUIT

grapefruit

(noun) large yellow fruit with somewhat acid juicy pulp; usual serving consists of a half

grapefruit, Citrus paradisi

(noun) citrus tree bearing large round edible fruit having a thick yellow rind and juicy somewhat acid pulp

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

grapefruit (plural grapefruits or grapefruit)

The tree of the species Citrus paradisi, a hybrid of pomelo (Citrus maxima) and sweet orange.

The large spherical tart fruit produced by this tree.

Synonyms: pomelo, shaddock, forbidden fruit

Synonyms

• (tree): grapefruit tree; Citrus × paradisi; Citrus sinensis × Citrus grandis, Citrus sinensis × Citrus maxima

Source: Wiktionary



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