shaddock — English Dictionary

Noun

1. Synonym of pomelo, in all its senses including (inexact) grapefruit.

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   Oranges thrive better than below, producing abundance of delicious fruit; but the shaddock or pumplemous (Citrus decumana) requires the full force of a tropical sun, for it will not thrive even at Tondano a thousand feet lower.

   Elizabeth Millar had five acres under shaddocks, callaloo, peppers and calabash.

Noun

1. southeastern Asian tree producing large fruits resembling grapefruits

   Synonyms

   pomelopomelo treepummeloCitrus maximaCitrus grandisCitrus decumana

   Broader terms

   citruscitrus tree

2. large pear-shaped fruit similar to grapefruit but with coarse dry pulp

   Synonyms

   pomelo

   Broader terms

   citruscitrus fruitcitrous fruit