pomelo

Meanings

• noun

  A large citrus fruit resembling a grapefruit but less bitter and more juicy. It has a thick, rough rind and segments separated by membranes.

  - "I love eating pomelo during the winter season."
  - "The pomelo tree is native to Southeast Asia."

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Synonyms

grapefruit , Chinese grapefruit , jabong , pampelmoes , shaddock

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pomelo
jello , mello , yellow

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Variants

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pomelo , pomelos , pummelo , pummelos

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Etymology

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The name pomelo comes from the Malay word 'pomelo' or 'pomelos', which means 'pome' or 'pomace' and 'elo' or 'limu' meaning fruit or lime.

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Trivia

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1. The pomelo is the largest citrus fruit in the world.

2. Pomelo trees can grow up to 30 feet tall.

3. Pomelo was first cultivated in Southeast Asia over 3,000 years ago.

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Related Concepts

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1. grapefruit: Pomelo and grapefruit are related fruits, with pomelo being the larger and less bitter ancestor of the grapefruit.

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Culture

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Pomelo is a popular fruit in Southeast Asia and China. It is often eaten fresh, but can also be used in cooking and making marmalade. In Chinese culture, pomelo is considered a symbol of prosperity and good luck due to its large size and juiciness.

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   - Imagine a large citrus fruit with a thick, rough rind and juicy segments. Visualize the taste and texture of the fruit in your mind.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word pomelo with the taste and texture of a juicy, sweet citrus fruit.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Pomelo is a big, juicy fruit, easy to consume and full of truth' to remember the word.

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