calamondin

cal·a·mon·din

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kal-uh-muhn-duh n]
- /ˈkæl əˌmʌn dən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kal-uh-muhn-duh n]
- /ˈkæl əˌmʌn dən/

Definitions of calamondin word

noun calamondin a small citrus tree, Citrus mitis, of the Philippines 3
noun calamondin the acid-tasting fruit of this tree, resembling a small orange 3
noun calamondin a spicy orange (Citrus mitis) of the Philippines 3
noun calamondin a small citrus tree, Citrofortunella mitis, of the Philippines. 1
noun calamondin the small, tart, tangerinelike fruit of this tree. 1
noun calamondin A small hybrid citrus plant that bears fragrant white flowers followed by small orange-yellow fruit, native to the Philippines and widely grown as a houseplant. 1

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Origin of calamondin

First appearance:

before 1925

One of the 11% newest English words

First recorded in 1925-35, calamondin is from the Tagalog word kalamunding

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Parts of speech for Calamondin

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calamondin popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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