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Definition of limequat
limequat
/ˈlaɪm.kwɑːt/
lime · quat
Plural:limequats
limequat Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A small, yellow-green citrus fruit that is a hybrid cross between a Key lime and a kumquat, known for having a sweet, edible rind and tart, acidic pulp.
Example
"She sliced a fresh limequat to garnish the cocktail, taking advantage of its uniquely sweet skin and tart juice."
2
The small, cold-hardy citrus tree that bears limequats, often grown as an ornamental plant or in containers.
Example
"The gardener planted a limequat in a large terracotta pot on the patio, hoping its cold hardiness would allow it to survive the mild winter."
Word Origin & Etymology
A portmanteau of 'lime' and 'kumquat', coined in the early 20th century when botanist Walter Tennyson Swingle first created the hybrid cross in 1909.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Limequat. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/limequat