Cumquat: meaning, definitions and examples
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cumquat
[ หkสmหkwษt ]
fruit type
The kumquat is a small, orange-like fruit that belongs to the citrus family. It is unique because its skin is sweet while the flesh is tart, making it a distinct flavor experience. Kumquats are often eaten whole or used in cooking and preserves.
Synonyms
fortune lime, kumquat tree
Examples of usage
- I enjoyed a kumquat straight from the tree.
- She made a delicious kumquat marmalade.
- The kumquat's taste is a unique addition to fruit salads.
Translations
Translations of the word "cumquat" in other languages:
๐ต๐น cumquat
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฎเคเฅเคตเคพเค
๐ฉ๐ช Kumquat
๐ฎ๐ฉ kumquat
๐บ๐ฆ ะบัะผะบะฒะฐั
๐ต๐ฑ kumkwat
๐ฏ๐ต ใซใ ใฏใฏใใ
๐ซ๐ท kumquat
๐ช๐ธ kumquat
๐น๐ท kumkuat
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ธ๊ทค
๐ธ๐ฆ ููู ููุงุช
๐จ๐ฟ kumquat
๐ธ๐ฐ kumquat
๐จ๐ณ ้ๆก
๐ธ๐ฎ kumquat
๐ฎ๐ธ kumquat
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบาฏะผะบะฒะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแฃแแแแแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kumquat
๐ฒ๐ฝ kumquat
Etymology
The word 'kumquat' comes from the Cantonese word 'gam guo', which means 'golden orange'. This small citrus fruit has Chinese origins and has been cultivated since the 12th century. Kumquats were introduced to the Western world in the 19th century and have since been grown in subtropical and tropical regions around the globe. They have gained popularity due to their unique sweet skin and tart flesh, which is a departure from the typical citrus flavor profile. The fruit is often used in various culinary applications, including jellies, candies, and as a garnish for cocktails.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #43,396, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.