pomelo

noun

pom·​e·​lo ˈpä-mə-ˌlō 

plural pomelos

1

: grapefruit

2

or pummelo

ˈpə-mə-ˌlō 

a

: a very large thick-rinded usually pear-shaped citrus fruit differing from the closely related grapefruit especially in its loose rind and often coarse dry pulp

b

: a large widely cultivated tropical tree (Citrus maxima synonym C. grandis) of southeast Asia that bears pomelos

Examples of pomelo in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Notes of violet, pink pomelo, and cotton candy take this sugary fragrance to the next level, and shoppers say the scent is similar to that of Prada Candy and Byredo Sundazed. —Julia Guerra, StyleCaster, 28 Oct. 2024

Try the Pomelo liqueur, made with pomelos and grapefruits. —Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 18 Aug. 2024

The light dishes fuse South American, Asian and Mediterranean flavors, like the prawn and sea bream ceviche with lychee, white pomelo and bergamot gel (€18). —Chloé Braithwaite, New York Times, 25 July 2024

Scents range from Fire, a smoky gourmand with juniper berry, tobacco accord, and Tahitian vanilla; to Libertine, an aromatic citrus with notes of pomelo, hibiscus, and cedarwood inspired by the Terrace Lofts at the hotel. —Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 11 July 2024

Word History

Etymology

probably alteration of earlier pompelmous, from Dutch pompelmoes

First Known Use

1817, in the meaning defined at sense 2