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grapefruit
CIDE DICTIONARY
grapefruit, n.
- A citrus tree (
Citrus paradisi ) bearing large round edible fruit having a thick yellow rind and juicy somewhat acid pulp. [WordNet 1.5] - The large yellow fruit of the
Citrus paradisi , having somewhat acid juicy pulp. It is a popular breakfast food. [WordNet 1.5]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
grapefruit, n. (pl. same)
1 a large round yellow citrus fruit with an acid juicy pulp.
2 the tree, Citrus paradisi, bearing this fruit.
1 a large round yellow citrus fruit with an acid juicy pulp.
2 the tree, Citrus paradisi, bearing this fruit.
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