grapefruit

grape·fruit

noun \ˈgrāp-ˌfrüt\

Definition of GRAPEFRUIT

1

plural grapefruit or grapefruits : a large citrus fruit with a bitter yellow rind and inner skin and a highly flavored somewhat acid juicy pulp

2

: a small roundheaded tree (Citrus paradisi) of the rue family that produces grapefruit

First Known Use of GRAPEFRUIT

1814

Rhymes with GRAPEFRUIT

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grapefruit

noun    (Concise Encyclopedia)

Grapefruit (Citrus paradisi).—Grant Heilman Photography

Tree (Citrus paradisi) of the rue family and its edible fruit. It originated in the West Indies (probably Jamaica) before being brought to the New World mainland. The shiny, dark green foliage is very dense. The large white flowers are borne singly or in clusters. Lemon-yellow when ripe, the fruit is 4–6 in. (100–150 mm) in diameter, about twice as large as a medium-size orange. The mildly acidic pulp—juicy and light yellowish, pink, or red—is an excellent source of vitamin C. It is popular as breakfast fruit in various parts of the world.