pomelo

• Nom désignant un gros agrume en forme de poire, à peau épaisse et à chair grossière et sèche, originaire d'Asie du Sud-Est, ou l'arbre qui produit ce fruit.

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.

   Pamplemoussier

   • 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.

   Synonymespummeloshaddock

2. Edible fruitB1formal

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

   Pomélo (fruit)

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

   Synonymespummeloshaddock