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
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Origin and Etymology of kumquat
Chinese (Guangdong) gām-gwāt, from gām gold + gwāt citrus fruit
KUMQUAT Defined for English Language Learners
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: a fruit that looks like a small orange
KUMQUAT Defined for Kids
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: a small citrus fruit that has a sweet rind and sour pulp and is used mostly in preserves
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