marumi kumquat

noun

ma·​ru·​mi kumquat
məˈrümē-
variants or marumi
plural -s
: any of several round-fruited kumquats usually considered to be derived from the natural species (Fortunella japonica) compare nagami kumquat

Word History

Etymology

Japanese marumi, from maru circle + mi fruit

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“Marumi kumquat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/marumi%20kumquat. Accessed 8 Dec. 2024.

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