kumquat
noun
kum·quat
ˈkəm-ˌkwät 
: any of several small yellow to orange citrus fruits with sweet spongy rind and somewhat acid pulp that are used chiefly for preserves
also
: a tree or shrub (genus Citrus) of the rue family that bears kumquats
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The lack of rain also made kumquat trees weaker and their fruit less attractive, farmers say.
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Mike Ives, New York Times, 29 Jan. 2025
Some of the best pint-sized citrus plants for indoor growing include dwarf kumquats and Meyer lemons.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Jan. 2025
At home, store kumquats at room temperature or in the refrigerator for a short period to maintain their freshness.
—Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 7 Jan. 2025
Add some kumquat or lime juice to the shrimp paste to balance things out, then feel free to dip any combination of ingredients into the sauce.
—Christina Liao, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
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Mike Ives, New York Times, 29 Jan. 2025
Some of the best pint-sized citrus plants for indoor growing include dwarf kumquats and Meyer lemons.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Jan. 2025
At home, store kumquats at room temperature or in the refrigerator for a short period to maintain their freshness.
—Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 7 Jan. 2025
Add some kumquat or lime juice to the shrimp paste to balance things out, then feel free to dip any combination of ingredients into the sauce.
—Christina Liao, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Kumquat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kumquat. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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kumquat
noun
kum·quat
ˈkəm-ˌkwät
1
: a small yellowish orange fruit related to the citruses with sweet spongy skin and somewhat tart pulp used especially for preserves
2
: a tree or shrub that bears kumquats
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