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grapefruits Definition


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grapefruit
noun grapefruit, grapefruits
    1. An evergreen tree, native to tropical and warm temperate regions, widely cultivated for its large edible fruits.
    2. The round fruit produced by this tree which has acidic pale yellow or pink flesh surrounded by a thin yellow rind.
Etymology: 19c: grape (because the fruit grow in clusters) + fruit.



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