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Word: Grapefruit
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
early 19th century: from grape+ fruit (probably because the fruits grow in clusters)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈɡreɪpfruːt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a large round yellow citrus fruit with an acid juicy pulp.
Short Definition:large round yellow citrus fruit with acid juicy pulp
Definition:
the tree which bears grapefruit.
Short Definition:tree which bears grapefruit
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