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    Synonyms & Similar Words

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    Meaning of Kumquat

    A small, orange, egg-shaped fruit with a sweet and slightly sour taste.

    Definitions

    • A small orange fruit with a sweet and slightly sour taste, native to South Asia.
    • * The evergreen tree that produces kumquats, often cultivated in warm climates.

    Etymology of Kumquat

    The word "kumquat" comes from the Cantonese Chinese term "gam gwat", which refers to a type of golden orange fruit.
    The term was first used in English in the mid-19th century to describe the fruit and the tree that produces it.

    Example Uses

    • Kumquats are often eaten whole, skin and all, and are a popular ingredient in salads and desserts.
    • * The kumquat tree is a popular ornamental plant in warm climates, valued for its small, fragrant flowers and bright orange fruit.

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