Kumquat Tree (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 kumquat tree was perfectly adapted to the warm subtropical climate of the Mediterranean coastal region.
- She carefully selected a few ripe kumquats from the tree and arranged them in a basket for the farmer's market.
- After years of trial and error, the nursery had finally perfected the art of grafting the golden bear kumquat tree onto a rootstock that would thrive in the local soil.
- Kumquat trees were the perfect addition to the urban garden, providing a burst of citrusy fragrance and a splash of color against the dull city scenery.
- Under the shade of the old kumquat tree, children played hide-and-seek among the tangled roots and branches that seemed to stretch on forever.