Pomelo: meaning, definitions and examples
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pomelo
[ pษสหmษloส ]
fruit type
The pomelo is a large citrus fruit that resembles a grapefruit but is sweeter and less bitter. It is the largest citrus fruit and has a thick, green or yellow rind and a sweet, mild flesh. Widely cultivated in Southeast Asia, it is often enjoyed fresh or in salads.
Synonyms
Citrus grandis, pummelo, shaddock
Examples of usage
- I added some pomelo to my fruit salad for a tropical twist.
- Pomelo juice is a refreshing drink on a hot day.
- She peeled the pomelo with ease to share with her friends.
- The pomelo tree thrives in warm climates.
- He loves the sweet taste of pomelo during breakfast.
Translations
Translations of the word "pomelo" in other languages:
๐ต๐น pomelo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคฎเฅเคฒเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Pomelo
๐ฎ๐ฉ pomelo
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะพะผะตะปะพ
๐ต๐ฑ pomelo
๐ฏ๐ต ใใกใญ
๐ซ๐ท pomelo
๐ช๐ธ pomelo
๐น๐ท pomelo
๐ฐ๐ท ํฌ๋ฉ๋ก
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจูู ููู
๐จ๐ฟ pomelo
๐ธ๐ฐ pomelo
๐จ๐ณ ๆๅญ
๐ธ๐ฎ pomelo
๐ฎ๐ธ pomelo
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฟะพะผะตะปะพ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ pomelo
๐ฒ๐ฝ pomelo
Word origin
The term 'pomelo' is derived from the Dutch word 'pompelmoes', which is a combination of 'pompel', referring to a kind of citrus fruit, and 'moes', meaning 'moss' or 'soft pulp'. This Dutch word has its roots in the French word 'pamplemousse', which also refers to the pomelo. The pomelo itself is believed to have originated in Southeast Asia, particularly in Malaysia and Indonesia, with cultivation dating back thousands of years. Its cultivation spread to various parts of the world, including the Caribbean and the Americas, primarily due to European exploration and trade. The pomelo has become a popular fruit for its sweet, mild flavor, distinctive size, and significant nutritional content.