calamondin

/ˌkæləˈmɑndɪn/
noun
  1. A small citrus fruit that looks like a tiny orange, with sour flesh and a sweet peel, often used in marmalades and drinks.
    • She squeezed a calamondin into her tea for a tangy flavor.
    • The farmer's market had a basket of fresh calamondins next to the lemons.
    • He made a sweet-and-sour sauce using calamondin juice instead of lime.
  2. The tree that produces this fruit, commonly grown as an ornamental houseplant or in warm climates.
    • A potted calamondin sat on the patio, covered in tiny orange fruits.
    • The calamondin tree is popular in bonsai because of its small leaves and fruit.
    • They planted a calamondin in the backyard for its fragrant flowers and bright fruit.
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