marumi kumquat

noun

ma·​ru·​mi kumquat

məˈrümē-

variants or marumi

plural -s

: any of several round-fruited kumquats usually considered to be derived from the natural species (Fortunella japonica) compare nagami kumquat

Word History

Etymology

Japanese marumi, from maru circle + mi fruit

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