calamansi

noun

ca·​la·​man·​si ˌkä-lə-ˈmän-sē How to pronounce calamansi (audio)
variants or kalamansi
plural calamansi or kalamansi

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It’s filled with 120 recipes, many of which require a smoker and/or a grill, though some — such as their salads, curry pastes, fish sauce cheddar bay biscuits, Vietnamese-meets-Cajun seafood boil and calamansi bars — do not. Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026 Wilson’s menu will include dishes like Shima aji (which is glazed from its own bones); crepe brulee with high-plains cheddar, smoked fig caramel, and Tennessee black truffle; and a swordfish belly with za’tar spice and calamansi. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2026 Dandelion and gentian root give this an earthy taste, while yuzu and calamansi brighten the flavor and lend it a soft sweetness. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 19 Dec. 2025 The menu features many French classics, like Dover sole with brown butter, Robuchon’s signature butter-laden pommes purée (De Lellis spent a decade at Restaurant Joël Robuchon in Vegas), and chocolate mousse, but also blends in international flavors like za’atar and calamansi. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for calamansi

Word History

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of calamansi was in 1954

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“Calamansi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/calamansi. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.

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