shaddock
shaddock Lexical Profile
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• noun
A large citrus fruit with a thick, coarse rind and sweet, relatively dry pulp, native to South and Southeast Asia; widely known today as the pomelo.
"The plantation grew a variety of citrus fruits, including oranges, lemons, and the massive shaddock."
The evergreen citrus tree (Citrus maxima) that produces the shaddock fruit, noted for its large, fragrant white flowers.
"They sat under the shade of a flowering shaddock in the courtyard, enjoying the intensely sweet scent of the blossoms."
Word Nuance & Usage
While 'shaddock' was historically common in English literature and the Caribbean, the term 'pomelo' is overwhelmingly preferred in modern global usage.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Named after Captain Shaddock, an English East India Company commander who reportedly introduced the seeds of the pomelo from the East Indies to Barbados in the late 17th century.