Associations to the word «Kumquat»

Wiktionary

KUMQUAT, noun. A small, orange citrus-like fruit which is native to Asia, Fortunella.

Dictionary definition

KUMQUAT, noun. Any of several trees or shrubs of the genus Fortunella bearing small orange-colored edible fruits with thick sweet-flavored skin and sour pulp.
KUMQUAT, noun. Small oval citrus fruit with thin sweet rind and very acid pulp.

Wise words

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