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Definition of calamondin
calamondin
/ˌkæləˈmɑːndɪn/
cal · a · mon · din
Plural:calamondins
calamondin Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
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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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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Tagalog word 'kalamunding', which itself originated from the Kapampangan language word 'kalamunding'.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Calamondin. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/calamondin