kumquat
See also: Kumquat
English
kumquat fruits
Alternative forms
Etymology
From Cantonese 柑橘 (gam1 gwat1) or 金橘 (gam1 gwat1, literally “golden tangerine”). Related to loquat – same second character.
Pronunciation
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˈkʌmkwɑt/
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈkʌmkwɒt/
- Hyphenation: kum‧quat
Noun
kumquat (plural kumquats)
- A small, orange citrus-like fruit which is native to Asia, Fortunella.
Derived terms
Related terms
Translations
small orange fruit
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Italian
Noun
kumquat m (invariable)
Synonyms
- mandarino cinese
Portuguese
Noun
kumquat m (plural kumquats)
- kumquat (small orange fruit)
Spanish
Noun
kumquat m (plural kumquats)
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