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1. grapefruit
noun. ['ˈgreɪpˌfruːt'] citrus tree bearing large round edible fruit having a thick yellow rind and juicy somewhat acid pulp.
Synonyms
- Citrus paradisi
- citrus
- citrus tree
Etymology
- fruit (English)
- grape (English)
- grape (Middle English (1100-1500))
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Rhymes with Grapefruit
- arrowroot
- bitterroot
- breadfruit
Sentences with grapefruit
1. Noun, singular or mass
Whenever possible, drink grapefruit juice through a straw to protect your teeth.
Quotes about grapefruit
1. Life... is like a grapefruit. Well, it's sort of orangey-yellow and dimpled on the outside, wet and squidgy in the middle. It's got pips inside, too. Oh, and some people have half a one for breakfast.
- Douglas Adams, So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish
2. grapefruit
noun. ['ˈgreɪpˌfruːt'] large yellow fruit with somewhat acid juicy pulp; usual serving consists of a half.
Synonyms
- citrous fruit
- citrus
- citrus fruit
- grapefruit peel
Etymology
- fruit (English)
- grape (English)
- grape (Middle English (1100-1500))