kumquat
1 synonym for kumquat, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A small, orange, citrus-like fruit that comes from Asia.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
cumquat
How to use kumquat
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
fresh kumquats
kumquat marmalade
sliced kumquats
candied kumquats
It is a neutral, everyday word for a fruit.
Etymology
The word comes from Cantonese, from a term written 金橘 or 金桔 that literally means golden tangerine. It shares its second character with the word loquat.
Full origin of kumquat →Frequently asked questions
What is a kumquat?
A kumquat is a small, orange, citrus-like fruit native to Asia.
Where does the word kumquat come from?
It comes from Cantonese, where the name means golden tangerine.
How do you spell kumquat?
The usual spelling is kumquat, though cumquat is an alternative form.
