pomelo
nounHow to pronounce pomelo:
Definition of pomelo:
- pomelo (noun):
- grapefruit
- noun. large pear-shaped fruit similar to grapefruit but with coarse dry pulp.
Synonyms for pomelo:
citrous fruit
citrus
citrus decumana
citrus fruit
citrus grandis
citrus maxima
pomelo tree
pummelo
shaddock
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