grapefruit

(grāpfro̵̅o̅t′)

noun

  1. a large, round, edible citrus fruit with a pale-yellow rind, juicy pulp, and a somewhat sour taste
  2. the semitropical evergreen tree (Citrus paradisi) of the rue family, that bears grapefruit

Origin: so named because it grows in clusters

See grapefruit in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. A tropical or semitropical evergreen (Citrus paradisi) cultivated for its edible fruit.
  2. The large, round fruit of this tree, having a yellow rind and juicy, somewhat acid pulp.

Origin:

Origin: Probably so called because the fruit grows in clusters

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