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 air was full of sweet perfume from the white blossoms of the shaddock, contrasting with the deep glossy green of its thick-set leaves, the spicy pimento and cinnamon trees being also noticeable.
From Due South or Cuba Past and Present by Ballou, Maturin Murray
Nelson had the gratification to meet with two fine shaddock trees which he had planted in 1777, and which were now full of fruit, but not ripe.
From The Eventful History of the Mutiny and Piratical Seizure of H.M.S. Bounty: Its Cause and Consequences by Barrow, John, Sir
Citrus decumana.—The shaddock, which has the largest fruit of the family.
From Catalogue of Economic Plants in the Collection of the U. S. Department of Agriculture by Saunders, William
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
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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