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calamondin

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cal·a·mon·din  (kl-mndn)
n.
1. A small evergreen citrus tree (×Citrofortunella mitis), widely cultivated as a houseplant for its glossy foliage and ornamental fruits.
2. The sour fruit of this plant, resembling a small tangerine and sometimes used as a flavoring or for beverages, sauces, or marmalades.

[Tagalog kalamunding.]

calamondin [ˈkæləˌmʌndɪn], calamondin orange
n
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) a small citrus tree, Citrus mitis, of the Philippines
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) the acid-tasting fruit of this tree, resembling a small orange
[from Tagalog kalamunding]


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