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Definition of calamondin

calamondin

/ˌkæləˈmɑːndɪn/
cal · a · mon · din
Plural:calamondins
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calamondin Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A small, round, highly acidic citrus fruit native to Southeast Asia (predominantly the Philippines), widely used in culinary marinades, beverages, and condiments.

Example

"She squeezed fresh calamondin juice over the grilled fish to give it a bright, tart flavor."

2

An evergreen shrub or small tree of the citrus family (a hybrid between a mandarin orange and a kumquat) widely cultivated in Southeast Asia for its fruit and elsewhere as an ornamental plant.

Example

"The potted calamondin on the sunny patio was heavy with tiny, bright orange fruits by late winter."

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• Rhymes for calamondin

• Nearby Words

calamitous
calamitously
calamity
calamondin
calandrinia
calathea
calceolaria

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Tagalog word 'kalamunding', which itself originated from the Kapampangan language word 'kalamunding'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Calamondin. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/calamondin
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