calamondin
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cal·a·mon·din

noun \ˌka-lə-ˈmän-dən\

Definition of CALAMONDIN

: a small hybrid citrus tree (Citrofortunella mitis syn. Citrus mitis); also : its small tart fruit resembling the mandarin and used especially in marmalades

Origin of CALAMONDIN

Tagalog kalamundíng
First Known Use: circa 1928

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