pomelo
2 synonyms for pomelo, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A very large citrus fruit with a thick rind, thick white pith and semi-sweet pale flesh.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
shaddock
pummelo
How to use pomelo
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
pomelo peel
pomelo segments
a ripe pomelo
pomelo juice
It is a neutral, everyday word for a fruit.
Etymology
The origin is uncertain. It may be a variant of an earlier word, pampelmoes, or it may come from a compound of pome and melon, though such a compound is not attested.
Full origin of pomelo →Frequently asked questions
What does a pomelo taste like?
Its flesh is semi-sweet and pale. The rind and pith are thick.
Where is the pomelo native to?
The pomelo, Citrus maxima, is native to South Asia and Southeast Asia.
How do you spell pomelo?
The usual spelling is pomelo, with the plural pomelos or pomeloes. Variants such as pummelo also exist.
