kumquat

noun

kum·quat | \ ˈkəm-ˌkwät

Definition of kumquat

: 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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At their last meeting together, the parting gift Sheng gave my pregnant mother was three small kumquats, symbols of good fortune and prosperity. — Chicago Tribune, chicagotribune.com, "Algren Award runner-up: "Fluid Mechanics" by Mabel Yu," 2 June 2018 Alternatively, take a dip in the fresh saltwater pool, grab a seat in the garden and work amongst the hummingbirds and butterflies, or chill in one of the poolside cabanas that are covered in kumquat trees. — Rachel Waldman, Vogue, "7 Exclusive Social Clubs Where Non-Members Can Stay the Night," 17 July 2018 Place lettuce and kumquats in a bowl and drizzle with Desert Blossom Honey Vinaigrette (recipe below). — Jennifer Mcclellan, azcentral, "Recipes: Summer salads from Arizona chef show it's a great time to eat healthy," 5 June 2018 Carrots can range from 4 to 18 — similar to kumquats, mangoes and raspberries. — Tara Parker-pope, New York Times, "A Surprising Way to Eat Vegetables: For Dessert," 17 Apr. 2018 There’s a variety, the romanesco artichoke, that grows to modest dimensions; once trimmed, the heart is the size of a kumquat. — Florence Fabricant, New York Times, "The Perfect Accompaniment to a Negroni," 19 June 2018 This could be a clever take on Peking duck, with kumquats standing in for hoisin sauce and spelt crepes for the usual pancakes. — Devra First, BostonGlobe.com, "Dinner in an almost classical mode, at Mooncusser Fish House," 9 Apr. 2018 The inside of the kumquat is sour (and contains a seed), but the skin has a sweet taste to it. — Houston Chronicle, "Can banana aging be foiled?," 26 June 2018 Then, during their meal together, Winfrey and Ragland dined on a dessert made with kumquats. — Raisa Bruner, Time, "Oprah and Meghan Markle's Mom Bonded Over a Yoga Date With Fresh Fruit," 12 June 2018

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