noun

pomegranate

PO-mihg-ra-niht

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Pomegranate (noun) means a round fruit with tough reddish skin and many juicy, sweet-tart seeds inside. Example: “She sprinkled pomegranate seeds over the salad for a splash of color.”

noun

A round fruit with tough reddish skin and many juicy, sweet-tart seeds inside.

"The pomegranate is a subtropical fruit about the size of a large apple." — Wayne Gisslen, Professional Cooking (2006)

"She sprinkled pomegranate seeds over the salad for a splash of color."

"Pomegranate juice has become popular for its antioxidants."

"The grilled leeks are then drizzled with a gorgeous, ruby-red pomegranate vinaigrette." — David Joachim, Fire It Up: 40 Recipes for Grilling Everything (2011)

How to use pomegranate

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA fruit with a tough red skin full of small, juicy, jewel-like seeds.

Common pairings

pomegranate juice pomegranate seeds ripe pomegranate

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

Plural: pomegranates
Comparative: more pomegranate
Superlative: most pomegranate

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Etymology

From Old French pome grenate, literally "seeded apple," from Latin pōmum ("fruit") and grānātum ("having many seeds").

Origin: Latin

Synonyms

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Frequently asked questions

What does “pomegranate” mean?

The word “pomegranate” means a round fruit with tough reddish skin and many juicy, sweet-tart seeds inside. In plain terms, a fruit with a tough red skin full of small, juicy, jewel-like seeds.

How do you pronounce “pomegranate”?

“Pomegranate” is pronounced PO-mihg-ra-niht (/ˈpɑmɪˌɡɹænɪt/ in IPA).

How do you use “pomegranate” in a sentence?

Here is “pomegranate” used in a sentence: “She sprinkled pomegranate seeds over the salad for a splash of color.”

What part of speech is “pomegranate”?

“Pomegranate” is a noun.

Where does the word “pomegranate” come from?

The word “pomegranate” comes from Latin. From Old French pome grenate, literally "seeded apple," from Latin pōmum ("fruit") and grānātum ("having many seeds").