pomegranate

pome·gran·ate

noun
\ˈpä-mə-ˌgra-nət; ˈpäm-ˌgra-nət, ˈpəm-\

Definition of POMEGRANATE

1

: a several-celled reddish berry that is about the size of an orange with a thick leathery skin and many seeds with pulpy crimson arils of tart flavor

2

: a widely cultivated tropical Asian tree (Punica granatum of the family Punicaceae) bearing pomegranates

Illustration of POMEGRANATE

Origin of POMEGRANATE

Middle English poumgrenet, from Anglo-French pome garnette, literally, seedy fruit

First Known Use: 14th century

Other Food Terms

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