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pomelo

[ pom-uh-loh ]

noun

plural pomelos.
  1. the very large, yellow or orange citrus fruit of a tree, Citrus maxima, of southeastern Asia.
  2. the tree itself.


pomelo

/ ˈpɒmɪˌləʊ /

noun

  1. a tropical rutaceous tree, Citrus maxima (or C. decumana ), grown widely in oriental regions for its large yellow grapefruit-like edible fruit
  2. the fruit of this tree
  3. another name for grapefruit
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of pomelo1

1855–60; pseudo-Spanish alteration of pomplemoose < Dutch pompelmoes, perhaps blend of pompoen pumpkin and Portuguese limões, plural of limão lemon
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Word History and Origins

Origin of pomelo1

C19: from Dutch pompelmoes, perhaps from pompoen big + Portuguese limão a lemon
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Example Sentences

They speculate that other early Citrus species, including the pomelo and citron, emerged slightly later in the Himalayan foothills.

I left the car and started to run, I saw a place with many pomelo trees and I went there.

From BBC

Colored paper lanterns hung along the strip where customers stocked up on pomelos, whole ducks and moon cakes.

Mandarins, pomelos, citrons, kumquats and papeda were likely main, original biological species.

From Salon

Grapefruit is used here, but if you happen on pomelos, grab a few: They’re much easier to peel and loosen from their piths.

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