calamondin

[ kal-uh-muhn-duhn ]

noun

1. a small citrus tree, Citrofortunella mitis, of the Philippines.
2. the small, tart, tangerinelike fruit of this tree.

calamondin

/ ˈkæləˌmʌndɪn /

noun

1. a small citrus tree, Citrus mitis, of the Philippines
2. the acid-tasting fruit of this tree, resembling a small orange

Word History and Origins

Origin of calamondin¹

First recorded in 1925–35, calamondin is from the Tagalog word kalamunding

Word History and Origins

Origin of calamondin¹

from Tagalog kalamunding

Example Sentences

Kining gidak-úna sa agridulsi manintabus, This size of calamondin is one centavo apiece.

From Project Gutenberg

The calamondin is widely distributed in the Philippines and occurs wild as well as cultivated.

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The calamondin is quite drought resistant and would probably dwarf the scion.

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