Grapefruit: meaning, definitions and examples
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grapefruit
[ หษกreษชpหfruหt ]
fruit type
A grapefruit is a large, citrus fruit known for its tangy and slightly bitter flavor. It is typically round or oval, with a yellow or pink skin and can have a range of flesh colors from white to pink to red. Grapefruits are often consumed fresh or juiced and are commonly included in breakfast dishes or salad recipes. They are also celebrated for their health benefits, including high vitamin C content and potential weight-loss properties.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- I added grapefruit to my morning smoothie.
- He ordered a grapefruit salad for lunch.
- Grapefruit juice can be refreshing on a hot day.
- Many people enjoy eating grapefruit with sugar.
- The grapefruit's sour taste contrasts nicely with sweet dishes.
Translations
Translations of the word "grapefruit" in other languages:
๐ต๐น toranja
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฐเฅเคชเคซเฅเคฐเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Grapefruit
๐ฎ๐ฉ jeruk bali
๐บ๐ฆ ะณัะตะนะฟัััั
๐ต๐ฑ grejpfrut
๐ฏ๐ต ใฐใฌใผใใใซใผใ
๐ซ๐ท pamplemousse
๐ช๐ธ pomelo
๐น๐ท greyfurt
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋ชฝ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุบุฑูุจ ูุฑูุช
๐จ๐ฟ grepfruit
๐ธ๐ฐ grepfrรบt
๐จ๐ณ ่ก่ๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ grenivka
๐ฎ๐ธ greipfrรบtur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะณัะตะนะฟัััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแแคแ แฃแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ greyfrut
๐ฒ๐ฝ pomelo
Etymology
The term 'grapefruit' first appeared in the English language in the 18th century, derived from a comparison to grapes due to the way they grow in clusters on trees. The fruit itself is thought to have originated in the Caribbean, specifically on the island of Barbados, as a hybrid of the sweet orange (Citrus sinensis) and the pomelo (Citrus maxima). Grapefruits were initially known as 'forbidden fruit' before adopting the current name, emphasizing their exotic nature. As cultivation methods improved and the fruit's popularity spread, especially in the United States during the 19th and 20th centuries, grapefruits became a staple in many diets, celebrated for their refreshing taste and nutritional value. Today, they are grown in several countries, with the most significant production occurring in Florida and Texas.