Pomelo: meaning, definitions and examples

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pomelo

 

[ pษ™สŠหˆmษ›loสŠ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pomelo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ‹เคฎเฅ‡เคฒเฅ‹

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Pomelo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pomelo

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะผะตะปะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pomelo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒกใƒญ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pomelo

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pomelo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท pomelo

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํฌ๋ฉœ๋กœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูˆู…ูŠู„ูˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pomelo

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pomelo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŸšๅญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pomelo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ pomelo

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะพะผะตะปะพ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒ›แƒ”แƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pomelo

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pomelo

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,958, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.