pummelo

noun
UK: /ˈpʌm.ə.loʊ/
US: /ˈpɑː.mə.loʊ/

  1. A large citrus fruit with a thick rind and sweet, slightly acidic flesh.

    1. I ate a pummelo for breakfast today because I felt like something citrusy.
    2. The vendor at the market was selling fresh pummelo imported directly from Southeast Asia.

  2. The tree that bears this fruit.

    1. My grandfather has a pummelo in his garden and every year gives us a bunch of fruits.
    2. The pummelo requires a warm climate to thrive, making it ideal for tropical regions.

Synonyms

pomelo shaddock

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "pummelo" in English means: A large citrus fruit with a thick rind and sweet, slightly acidic flesh., The tree that bears this fruit..

The phonetic transcription of "pummelo" is /ˈpʌm.ə.loʊ/ in British English and /ˈpɑː.mə.loʊ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "pummelo": pomelo, shaddock.

Example usage of "pummelo": "I ate a pummelo for breakfast today because I felt like something citrusy.". More examples on the page.