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pomegranate
noun
pome·gran·ate
ˈpä-mə-ˌgra-nət 
ˈpäm-ˌgra-nət,
ˈpəm-
1
: a several-celled reddish berry that is about the size of an orange with a thick leathery skin and many seeds with pulpy crimson arils of tart flavor
2
: a widely cultivated tropical Asian tree (Punica granatum of the family Lythraceae) bearing pomegranates
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The Elixir of Krokos ($13), for example, is a zero-proof drink with raspberry saffron shrub, aloe and pomegranate molasses.
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Kansas City Star, 20 Sep. 2025
In the middle stood a pomegranate tree.
—Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 20 Sep. 2025
Classic and seasonal cocktails will be available, including Berry Bliss (vodka, blackberry basil simple, lemon and sparkling wine), Gin Flowers (gin, vodka, Lillet, elderflower and grapefruit) and Sunset Pome (bourbon, pomegranate, lemon and honey simple).
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2025
Inside the leathery shell, clusters of pomegranate seeds shine like ruby prisms.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 16 Sep. 2025
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Kansas City Star, 20 Sep. 2025
In the middle stood a pomegranate tree.
—Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 20 Sep. 2025
Classic and seasonal cocktails will be available, including Berry Bliss (vodka, blackberry basil simple, lemon and sparkling wine), Gin Flowers (gin, vodka, Lillet, elderflower and grapefruit) and Sunset Pome (bourbon, pomegranate, lemon and honey simple).
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2025
Inside the leathery shell, clusters of pomegranate seeds shine like ruby prisms.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 16 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pomegranate
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“Pomegranate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pomegranate. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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pomegranate
noun
pome·gran·ate
ˈpäm-(ə-)ˌgran-ət
ˈpəm-ˌgran-
ˈpəm-ˌgran-
: a reddish fruit about the size of an orange that has a thick leathery skin and many seeds in a pulp of tart flavor
also
: a tropical Asian tree that produces pomegranates
Medical Definition
pomegranate
noun
pome·gran·ate
ˈpäm-(ə-)ˌgran-ət
ˈpəm-ˌgran-
ˈpəm-ˌgran-
1
: a tart thick-skinned several-celled reddish berry that is about the size of an orange
2
: a widely cultivated tropical Old World tree (Punica granatum of the family Punicaceae) bearing pomegranates and having bark and roots which were formerly used in dried form as a taeniacide
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