Cumquat (Noun)
Meaning
Any of several trees or shrubs of the genus Fortunella bearing small orange-colored edible fruits with thick sweet-flavored skin and sour pulp.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The cumquat tree in our backyard produced a bounty of small, sweet fruits every winter.
- Cumquats are often eaten whole, skin and all, to balance the sweet and sour flavors.
- In traditional Chinese medicine, the cumquat is believed to have various health benefits when consumed.
- The nursery sold several varieties of cumquat trees, each with its own unique characteristics.
- After slicing the cumquat in half, she popped it into her mouth and savored the tartness.