Cumquat: meaning, definitions and examples

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cumquat

 

[ หˆkสŒmหŒkwษ‘t ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cumquat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคฎเค•เฅเคตเคพเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kumquat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kumquat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบัƒะผะบะฒะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kumkwat

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ซใƒ ใ‚ฏใƒฏใƒƒใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท kumquat

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ kumquat

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kumkuat

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธˆ๊ทค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒูˆู…ูƒูˆุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kumquat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kumquat

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้‡‘ๆก”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kumquat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kumquat

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบาฏะผะบะฒะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒฃแƒ›แƒ™แƒ•แƒแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kumquat

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.