kumquat

Noun

Meaning

A small tree of the genus Citrus (C. Japonica) growing in China and Japan; also, its small acid, orange-colored fruit used for preserves.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

cumquat berry pippin citron gooseberry raspberry currant fruit lemon plum Oran prune nectarine quince bearberry
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Hypernyms

citrus citrus fruit citrus tree citrous fruit

Hyponyms

nagami kumquat Fortunella margarita marumi nagami Fortunella japonica marumi kumquat

Phrases with the word

variegated kumquat kumquat juice centennial variegated kumquat meiwa kumquat

Examples

Hugu Hugu (Don't Cry) performed by young drummers from Lebeha Drum Center (Hopkins, Belize), recorded at Kumquat Cottage, San Ignacio Belize, by Philip Blackburn. Source: Internet

There are breaded cutlets slathered with kumquat and cranberry chutney, and recipes with origins in Thailand, Vietnam, Turkey, and the American Southwest (featuring a very well-placed ranch dressing cameo). Source: Internet

Popular local products are nice for you to buy when traveling there, such as chrysanthemum flowers, Santan loquats, Huizhou Chinese torreya, gyrophora and She County kumquat. Source: Internet

Unlike oranges, lemons and grapefruits, the kumquat has never really achieved mainstream market acceptance. Source: Internet

The heirloom beet salad is as flavorful as it is colorful, with red and yellow beets, sliced kumquat and crunchy pistachio granola, all tossed in a light vinaigrette. Source: Internet

Bring to a boil again; then adjust the heat to allow the mixture to cook at a slow boil for 12 minutes until the kumquat slices are tender and sweet. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

Kump Kumpf kumpit kumquat juice kumquat tree Kumrovec