pomelo
noun
the very large, yellow or orange citrus fruit of a tree, Citrus maxima, of southeastern Asia.
pomelos
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pluralof pomelo.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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A lot of citrus, like limes, pomelos, lemons.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 21, 2025
Tart citrus fruits vary from olive-sized kumquats to four-pound pomelos.
From Scientific American ● Oct. 11, 2023
Mandarins, pomelos, citrons, kumquats and papeda were likely main, original biological species.
From Salon ● Feb. 13, 2023
Grapefruit is used here, but if you happen on pomelos, grab a few: They’re much easier to peel and loosen from their piths.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 21, 2022
The prison children would press their faces against the metal gate and sniff the sweet scent of mangosteens and rambutans, the acid aroma of the pomelos and green oranges.
From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat
