Calamondin definition

kălə-mŏndĭn
A small evergreen citrus tree ( Citrofortunella xmitis ), widely cultivated as a houseplant for its glossy foliage and ornamental fruits.
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The sour fruit of this plant, resembling a small tangerine and sometimes used as a flavoring or for beverages, sauces, or marmalades.
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A spicy orange (Citrus mitis) of the Philippines.
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A small decorative evergreen citrus tree, of the species Citrofortunella mitis, sometimes cultivated for its fruit.
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The fruit of this tree.
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Other Word Forms

Noun

Singular:
calamondin
Plural:
calamondins

Origin of calamondin

  • Kapampangan (Malayo-Polynesian language of Luzon) kalamunding

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition