pomelo

• Sustantivo que designa un gran cítrico en forma de pera, de piel gruesa y pulpa seca o semiácida, originario del sudeste asiático, así como el árbol que produce este fruto.

A noun referring to a large, pear-shaped citrus fruit with a thick rind and coarse, dry pulp, native to Southeast Asia, or the tree that produces this fruit.

1. Tropical fruit treeB1formal

   A large evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia, known for producing the largest citrus fruit.

   Árbol de pomelo

   • The pomelo tree in the garden is over ten meters tall.
   • Farmers cultivate pomelo trees in tropical regions.
   • The pomelo tree requires a warm climate to thrive.

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2. Edible fruitB1formal

   A large, pear-shaped citrus fruit with a thick rind and coarse, dry pulp, similar to a grapefruit but less bitter.

   Pomelo (fruta)

   • She peeled the pomelo and separated the segments.
   • The pomelo tastes sweeter than a grapefruit.
   • He bought a pomelo from the market for dessert.

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