kumquat
/ˈkʌmkwɑt/
UK: /ˈkʌmkwɒt/
kumquat
English
Noun
Ad
Definition
A small, orange citrus-like fruit which is native to Asia (Citrus japonica, syn. Fortunella japonica).
Etymology
From Cantonese 柑橘 (gam¹ gwat¹) or 金橘 (gam¹ gwat¹, literally “golden tangerine”). Related to loquat – same second character.
Ad