calamondin

noun cal·a·mon·din \ ˌka-lə-ˈmän-dən \

Definition of calamondin

: a small hybrid citrus tree (Citrofortunella microcarpa synonym Citrofortunella mitis synonym Citrus mitis) of warm regions cultivated chiefly as an ornamental; also : its small, tart, orange fruit resembling a mandarin or kumquat and yielding an acidic juice used especially as a flavoring agent or in beverages and marmalades

Note: While the calamondin has been widely grown in the Philippines and Indonesia, it is thought to be native to China.

Recent Examples of calamondin from the Web

Calamansi (calamondin) is a type of tart orange, and its juice or extract is typically available in bottled and frozen form at Filipino markets.

— bonnie s. benwick, sacbee, "The lost art of cutting up a chicken," 29 Aug. 2017
Calamansi (calamondin) is a type of tart orange, and its juice or extract is typically available in bottled and frozen form at Asian markets (like those on Washington Avenue).

— Philly.com, "BBQ Chicken Skewers," 24 Aug. 2017
Calamansi (calamondin) is a type of tart orange, and its juice or extract is typically available in bottled and frozen form at Filipino markets such as Filipino Global Supermarket in Falls Church.

— the washington post, NOLA.com, "How to cut up a whole chicken: Reclaiming this lost art," 18 Aug. 2017

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