kumquat

kum·quat | \ ˈkəm-ˌkwät

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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

Recent Examples on the Web Scallops seared in a wood fire and nestled with shaved celery and mouth-puckering kumquat? — Washington Post, "Reveler’s Hour is the relaxed wine-and-pasta sibling we needed from the Tail Up Goat team," 10 Jan. 2020 On the social media platform Yelp — where someone is forever complaining about the extra hotel pillow being too hard, or the free continental breakfast failing to offer kumquats — every one of the reviews has resulted in five starts. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Column: San Diego fly-fishing haven Stroud Tackle reminds us of unrushed yesterdays," 27 Sep. 2019 Fold in the kumquats, cranberries, garlic, and parsley. 5. — Tyler Florence, House Beautiful, "Tyler Florence's Recipe for California Osso Buco with Kumquat-Cranberry Gremolata," 6 Jan. 2011 Prime your pallet with Hudson Valley foie gras with pumpkin bread, kumquat compote, pear brandy gastric and Granny Smith apple chips. — Jordan Riefe, Orange County Register, "Have a sinfully good time at Heavenly’s winter wonderland," 25 Nov. 2019 The home to the annual Kumquat Festival brags on its kumquat pies and quilt contest. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Column: Eakins’ second act in NHL represents Ducks and humble Florida upbringing," 18 Oct. 2019 Eakins, however, could be navigating a wholly different life in a wildly different place with taste buds more attuned to kumquats. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Column: Eakins’ second act in NHL represents Ducks and humble Florida upbringing," 18 Oct. 2019 Frost tolerance varies, from kumquat (hardy to 18 degrees F) to citron (damaged at 32 degrees F). — Pam Peirce, SFChronicle.com, "Planning to grow fruit trees? Start here," 11 Oct. 2019 From the Mottahedeh tobacco-leaf chargers to the vintage bohemian glassware to the guavas and kumquats interspersed among the flowers, everything was wild and unexpected and ravishing. — Alexandra Macon, Vogue, "“The Age of Innocence on Acid” Was the Design Directive For This Wedding at the National Arts Club," 12 July 2019

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“Kumquat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kumquat. Accessed 30 Oct. 2020.

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