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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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Key Takeaways Both pomegranates and blueberries are superfruits that can support your heart and overall health.
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Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 6 Apr. 2026
That abundance and ripeness are apparent to us when appraising the wine, which has delicate aromas of cherry, pomegranate, cotton candy, and rose petal.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 5 Apr. 2026
Bring to a boil and simmer about 20 minutes, then stir in pomegranate molasses.
—Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
Even a spontaneous side order of roasted carrots with pomegranate yogurt is haunting me, in a wonderful way.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
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Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 6 Apr. 2026
That abundance and ripeness are apparent to us when appraising the wine, which has delicate aromas of cherry, pomegranate, cotton candy, and rose petal.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 5 Apr. 2026
Bring to a boil and simmer about 20 minutes, then stir in pomegranate molasses.
—Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
Even a spontaneous side order of roasted carrots with pomegranate yogurt is haunting me, in a wonderful way.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
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“Pomegranate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pomegranate. Accessed 8 Apr. 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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