Kumquat (Noun)
Meaning 1
Small oval citrus fruit with thin sweet rind and very acid pulp.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The kumquat tree in our backyard produced a bounty of small, sweet fruits every winter.
- Kumquats are often eaten whole, skin and all, to balance the tartness of the pulp with the sweetness of the rind.
- At the farmer's market, we found a vendor selling kumquats and other exotic citrus fruits.
- She carefully sliced the kumquat in half and added it to her salad for a burst of citrus flavor.
- In traditional Chinese medicine, kumquats are believed to have various health benefits and are often consumed as a remedy for colds.
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Meaning 2
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 kumquat tree in our backyard has started to bear fruit for the first time this season.
- She carefully peeled the kumquat and popped it into her mouth, enjoying the contrasting sweet and sour flavors.
- Kumquats are a favorite snack among locals in the region where they are grown.
- The kumquat jam recipe my grandmother left behind is still a family secret to this day.
- Kumquats can be eaten raw or used in a variety of desserts like pies and tarts.