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calamondin

[ kal-uh-muhn-duhn ]

noun

  1. a small citrus tree, Citrofortunella mitis, of the Philippines.
  2. the small, tart, tangerinelike fruit of this tree.


calamondin

/ ˈkæləˌmʌndɪn /

noun

  1. a small citrus tree, Citrus mitis, of the Philippines
  2. the acid-tasting fruit of this tree, resembling a small orange
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of calamondin1

First recorded in 1925–35, calamondin is from the Tagalog word kalamunding
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Word History and Origins

Origin of calamondin1

from Tagalog kalamunding
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Example Sentences

Kining gidak-úna sa agridulsi manintabus, This size of calamondin is one centavo apiece.

The calamondin is widely distributed in the Philippines and occurs wild as well as cultivated.

The calamondin is quite drought resistant and would probably dwarf the scion.

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