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fortunella

/ˌfɔː.tʃuːˈnɛl.ə/

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noun

/ˌfɔː.tʃuːˈnɛl.ə/C2formalscientific
  • ruНебольшой род кустарников, произрастающих в южном Китае, дающих мелкие овальные плоды, напоминающие апельсины, к которым относятся кумкваты.

A small genus of shrubs native to south China, producing small ovoid fruits resembling oranges, which includes kumquats.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Botanical genusC2formal

    A small genus of shrubs native to south China, producing small, ovoid fruits that resemble oranges; includes kumquats.

    ruФортунелла

    • Fortunella is a genus of flowering plants in the family Rutaceae.
    • The Fortunella shrub is often cultivated for its ornamental fruit.
    • Botanists classify kumquats under the genus Fortunella.
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