kumquat
noun
kum·quat
ˈkəm-ˌkwät 
: any of several small yellow to orange citrus fruits with sweet spongy rind and somewhat acid pulp that are used chiefly for preserves
also
: a tree or shrub (genus Fortunella) of the rue family that bears kumquats
Examples of kumquat in a Sentence
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With this Calamansi plant—a hybrid plant that’s half mandarin orange and half kumquat—Mom gets to enjoy some sweet fruit and a lovely citrus aroma when the plant is in bloom.
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Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2024
Any of these kumquats can be used as a 4- to 6-foot evergreen hedge.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 27 Jan. 2024
An excellent choice for a small ornamental tree with year-round interest is the kumquat or one of its relatives.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 27 Jan. 2024
Wapner herself made a seasonal floral arrangement of kumquat tree branches and fragrant flowering acacia, displaying it in a large copper chalice over the fireplace.
—Jessica Battilana, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2024
Garnish with in-season tangerines, kumquats, and blood oranges.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 16 Nov. 2023
Marlborough, New Zealand, $16 Racy yet ripe with kumquat and pineapple flavors and a hint of jalapeño spice, this wine adds verve to any meal.
—Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 28 Dec. 2023
This tart-sweet marmalade delivers the complex flavor of calamansi—a fruit that’s like lime, kumquat and tangerine all in one—grown on Oahu.
—Aleksandra Crapanzano, WSJ, 14 Nov. 2023
Flavors of star fruit, pineapple, kumquat and lemongrass — and well, Juicy Fruit gum? — are a recipe for fun.
—Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 9 Nov. 2023
Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2024
Any of these kumquats can be used as a 4- to 6-foot evergreen hedge.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 27 Jan. 2024
An excellent choice for a small ornamental tree with year-round interest is the kumquat or one of its relatives.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 27 Jan. 2024
Wapner herself made a seasonal floral arrangement of kumquat tree branches and fragrant flowering acacia, displaying it in a large copper chalice over the fireplace.
—Jessica Battilana, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2024
Garnish with in-season tangerines, kumquats, and blood oranges.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 16 Nov. 2023
Marlborough, New Zealand, $16 Racy yet ripe with kumquat and pineapple flavors and a hint of jalapeño spice, this wine adds verve to any meal.
—Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 28 Dec. 2023
This tart-sweet marmalade delivers the complex flavor of calamansi—a fruit that’s like lime, kumquat and tangerine all in one—grown on Oahu.
—Aleksandra Crapanzano, WSJ, 14 Nov. 2023
Flavors of star fruit, pineapple, kumquat and lemongrass — and well, Juicy Fruit gum? — are a recipe for fun.
—Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 9 Nov. 2023
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kumquat
noun
kum·quat
ˈkəm-ˌkwät
1
: a small yellowish orange fruit related to the citruses with sweet spongy skin and somewhat tart pulp used especially for preserves
2
: a tree or shrub that bears kumquats
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