kumquat

kumquat fruits

Meaning

Noun

  • A small, orange citrus-like fruit which is native to Asia (Citrus japonica (species), syn. Fortunella japonica (species)).

Origin

  • From Cantonese 柑橘 or 金橘. Related to loquat – same second character.

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