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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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While mixing psyllium and pomegranate juice is largely safe, certain people should speak with a healthcare provider before trying this remedy for constipation.
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Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 12 May 2026
This formula is stacked with antioxidants—like CoQ10, ergothioneine, green tea, and pomegranate—that act as a daily defense for mature skin, fending off environmental stressors that can accelerate sagging and wrinkles.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 8 May 2026
Pruning your pomegranate tree ensures a healthier plant, prevents disease, and leads to bigger, more delicious harvests.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 3 May 2026
Fruit trees Stone fruits, apples, pears, figs, pomegranates, pineapple guava, persimmon and other summer and early fall fruits are developing now.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
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Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 12 May 2026
This formula is stacked with antioxidants—like CoQ10, ergothioneine, green tea, and pomegranate—that act as a daily defense for mature skin, fending off environmental stressors that can accelerate sagging and wrinkles.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 8 May 2026
Pruning your pomegranate tree ensures a healthier plant, prevents disease, and leads to bigger, more delicious harvests.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 3 May 2026
Fruit trees Stone fruits, apples, pears, figs, pomegranates, pineapple guava, persimmon and other summer and early fall fruits are developing now.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
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 20 May. 2026.
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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 Lythraceae) bearing pomegranates and having bark and roots which were formerly used in dried form as a taeniacide
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