shaddock
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of shaddock
1690–1700; named after Captain Shaddock, 17th-century Englishman who brought the seed to the West Indies from the East Indies
Example Sentences
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The shaddock proper, however, is a much larger fruit, frequently weighing from ten to fourteen pounds.
From Science in the Kitchen. by Kellogg, Mrs. E. E.
For to have the name "Snuffey" brought forward it is what the heart can forgive, but never forget in this valley of the shaddock.
From Old Friends, Epistolary Parody by Lang, Andrew
It is about the size of the shaddock, and, when fresh gathered, the flavour of the citron; but it is always eaten baked, when it has the solidity of a roasted chestnut.
From A Voyage round the World A book for boys by Kingston, William Henry Giles
The Grape Fruit.—This fruit, a variety of shaddock, belongs to the great citrus family, of which there are one hundred and sixty-nine known varieties.
From Science in the Kitchen. by Kellogg, Mrs. E. E.
Pound as much dried orange-peel as will make six ounces when done; the peel of fresh shaddock will be still better; or you may substitute six drachms of the oil of orange-peel.
From Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches by Leslie, Eliza
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