Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

kumquat

Noun
/ˈkʌm.kwɒt/
Definition
A small, orange-like fruit that has a sweet rind and sour flesh.
Examples
  • The farmer grows kumquats in his orchard.
  • She made a delicious kumquat jam.
  • Have you ever tried eating a kumquat whole?
Meaning
Kumquats are unique fruits that can be eaten whole, skin and all, and they’re often used in cooking and preserves.
Synonyms
  • Fortunella
  • Chinese orange
  • Japanese kumquat