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Definition of makrut

makrut

/məˈkruːt/
mak · rut
Plural:makruts
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makrut Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A citrus tree (Citrus hystrix) native to tropical Southeast Asia, or its rough, bumpy green fruit, highly valued for its intensely fragrant leaves and rind used in regional cooking.

Example

"The recipe for the green curry paste calls for freshly grated makrut zest."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

The term 'makrut' (often used attributively as 'makrut lime') is increasingly preferred in culinary contexts over 'kaffir lime', as 'kaffir' is a highly offensive racial slur in South Africa.

• Rhymes for makrut

• Nearby Words

makkah
mako
mako shark
makrut
malabar spinach
malabo
malacca

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into English from the Thai word 'มะกรูด' (má-grùut), the local name for the tree and fruit.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

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