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Definition of kwai muk
kwai muk
Plural:kwai muks
kwai muk Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
12
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A small, edible tropical fruit with a velvety, brownish-yellow skin and a sweet-tart, orange-red to pinkish pulp, natively grown in southern China.
Example
"The farmer harvested the ripe kwai muk, noting how the sweet and sour flavor of the fruit closely resembled a mix of fig and citrus."
2
A slow-growing evergreen tree of the fig family (Moraceae), native to southern China and cultivated in tropical regions for its edible fruit and ornamental value.
Example
"We planted a kwai muk in the botanical garden, hoping its dense canopy and resilience would provide excellent shade once it matured."
• Nearby Words
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Cantonese 桂木 (gwai3 muk6), literally meaning 'cinnamon wood' or 'cassia wood'.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Kwai muk. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/kwai muk