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Chinese grapefruit en · NOUN

Meanings

  1. (countable, uncountable) Synonym of pomelo (“SE-Asian citrus fruit”).
    • One rather unusual citrus fruit is the large-fruited pomelo or Chinese grapefruit, C. maxima. This is larger than a grapefruit, pale green when ripe, and has thick soft rind and quite sweet flesh. It is commonly grown in southern China. 2008, Martin Walters, Chinese Wildlife: A Visitor’s Guide, Bradt Travel Guides, →ISBN, page 25, →ISBN:

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pomelo