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Definition of oroblanco

oroblanco

/ˌɔːroʊˈblæŋkoʊ/
o · ro · blan · co
Plural:oroblancos
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oroblanco Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A sweet, seedless citrus fruit with a thick green or pale yellow rind, created as a hybrid between a pummelo and a white grapefruit.

Example

"The chef added segmented oroblanco to the winter salad for a burst of sweet citrus flavor without the typical bitterness of a grapefruit."

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• Rhymes for oroblanco

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Spanish 'oro' (gold) and 'blanco' (white). The fruit was developed and patented by researchers at the University of California, Riverside, in 1981 as a cross between a pummelo and a white grapefruit.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Oroblanco. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/oroblanco
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