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
