Definition of grapefruit
1 plural grapefruit or grapefruits : a large round citrus fruit with a bitter yellow rind and a juicy somewhat tart pale yellow, pink, or reddish pulp
2 : a small citrus tree (Citrus paradisi) that produces grapefruit
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The drinks menu, too, draws on Israeli produce: An artichoke julep, for example, is made with sharp Cynar liqueur and pink grapefruit juice.
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Garnish with half-moon grapefruit slice, a sprig of mint, and a Sugarfina Paloma gummy.
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However, there's no origin story for the cherries, chocolate, grapefruit and Champagne that also make up the drink.
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LeRoy’s Kitchen & Lounge (charity: One More Wave) is serving a Oaxacan Negroni, made with Del Maguey Vida Mezcal, Campari, Carpano Antica and grapefruit bitters.
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The full-grown female human was barely a meter tall, with a skull the size of a grapefruit.
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First Known Use of grapefruit
1814
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: a large yellow citrus fruit
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: a large citrus fruit with yellow skin
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