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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD CALAMONDIN

From Tagalog kalamunding.
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PRONUNCIATION OF CALAMONDIN

calamondin  [ˈkæləˌmʌndɪn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CALAMONDIN

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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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Calamondin is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CALAMONDIN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

calamondin

Calamondin

× Citrofortunella microcarpa, the calamondin or calamansi, is a fruit tree in the family Rutaceae native Asia. Other English language common names include calamonding, calamandarin, golden lime, Philippine lime, Panama orange, Chinese orange, acid orange. Its cultivation has spread throughout Southeast Asia, India, Hawaii, the West Indies, and Central and North America. The plant is characterized by wing-like appendages on the leaf stalks and white or purplish flowers. Its fruit has either a spongy or leathery rind with a juicy pulp that is divided into sections. The fruit is indigenous and widely cultivated in the Philippines, Malaysia and neighboring northern parts of Indonesia. It is available year-round in the Philippines and is usually seen in its unripened green state. When left to ripen it turns a tangerine orange.

Definition of calamondin in the English dictionary

The definition of calamondin in the dictionary is a small citrus tree, Citrus mitis, of the Philippines. Other definition of calamondin is the acid-tasting fruit of this tree, resembling a small orange.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CALAMONDIN


Aladdin
əˈlædɪn
almandine
ˈælməndɪn
avidin
ˈævɪdɪn
Aydin
ˈaɪdɪn
din
dɪn
Dunedin
dʌnˈiːdɪn
dysbindin
dɪsˈbɪndɪn
eldin
ˈeldɪn
gliadin
ˈɡlaɪədɪn
hesperidin
hɛˈspɛrɪdɪn
hirundine
hɪˈrʌndɪn
lavandin
ˈlævəndɪn
nandin
ˈnændɪn
nandine
ˈnændɪn
Odin
ˈəʊdɪn
paladin
ˈpælədɪn
prostaglandin
ˌprɒstəˈɡlændɪn
Saladin
ˈsælədɪn
stand-in
ˈstændɪn
verdin
ˈvɜːdɪn

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CALAMONDIN

calamanco
calamander
calamar
calamari
calamata olive
calami
calamine
calamine lotion
calamint
calamite
calamities
calamitous
calamitously
calamitousness
calamity
Calamity Jane
calamondin orange
calamus
calando
calandria

WORDS THAT END LIKE CALAMONDIN

Aidin
baladin
biliverdin
Blondin
boudin
Cardin
Chardin
emodin
gospodin
gradin
gramicidin
hirudin
Ladin
mojahedin
mujaheddin
mujahedin
phalloidin
Rodin
somatomedin
Teilhard de Chardin

Synonyms and antonyms of calamondin in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «calamondin» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CALAMONDIN

Find out the translation of calamondin to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of calamondin from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «calamondin» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

四季桔
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

calamondin
570 millions of speakers

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calamondin
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

calamondin
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

calamondin
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Каламондин
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

calamondin
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

calamondin
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

calamondin
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Calamondin
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

calamondin
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

calamondin
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

calamondin
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Calamondin
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

calamondin
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

calamondin
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कॅलमोन्डिन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

calamondin
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

calamondin
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

calamondin
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

каламондін
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

calamondin
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

calamondin
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

calamondin
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

calamondin
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

calamondin
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of calamondin

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CALAMONDIN»

The term «calamondin» is normally little used and occupies the 112.893 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CALAMONDIN» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about calamondin

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CALAMONDIN»

Discover the use of calamondin in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to calamondin and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Organic Gardening
Calamondin grows as a hedge in warm, sunny climates but makes a terrific— and smaller— houseplant in cooler regions. A cross between a tangerine and a kumquat, this plant produces deli- ciously tart yet edible fruit. Despite its color, don't ...
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Growing Tasty Tropical Plants in Any Home, Anywhere: (like ...
X Citrofortunella mitis ex sit-roh-for-toon-NEL-uh MlT-iss For generations, calamondin orange has been one of the bestknown and best-loved potted citrus. The name calamondin is derived from the common name of this plant in the Philippines ...
Byron E. Martin, Laurelynn G. Martin, 2012
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Exotic Foods: A Kitchen and Garden Guide
The tiny, sour calamondin is ideal in cakes and breads.When your tree is loaded with fruit, I'm sure you will want to make this cake. I won first prize for it in a Florida Heritage Recipe Contest. Mother Nature's Florida Calamondin Supreme Cake ...
Marian Van Atta, 2002
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Citrus: Kumquat, Calamondin, Grapefruit, Orange Juice, ...
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online.
Source Wikipedia, Books Llc, 2010
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The Citrus Industry
THE CALAMONDIN The Calamondin (Citrus reticulata var. austera ? x Fortunella sp. ? See Vol. I, p. 357) has been used to some extent in Asiatic countries as a stock. It is very cold-resistant — probably equal to the Satsuma in this respect ...
Herbert John Webber, Leon Dexter Batchelor, 1946
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The Sunshine State Cookbook
Calamondin. Marmalade. 2 qts. calamondins 2 tbsp. baking soda sugar pectin ( optional) Wash fruit and place in large kettle, adding the baking soda and boiling water to cover. Place lid on kettle and allow to stand for about 15 minutes.Pour off  ...
George S. Fichter, 2002
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The Florida Keys Cookbook, 2nd: Recipes & Foodways of Paradise
Calamondin Cake Originating in China, the calamondin is an ornamental tree now widely grown in California and Florida. The orange calamondin fruits are very small (1 inch diameter) and very sour. Thefruit is not sold in most supermarkets ...
Victoria Shearer, 2012
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Articles on Hybrid Citrus, Including: Calamondin, ...
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online.
Hephaestus Books, 2011
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Encyclopedia of Foods: A Guide to Healthy Nutrition
Calamondin, also called “acid orange,” is a citrus fruit resembling a miniature orange. It is a slightly oblong fruit about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter. The edible peel is smooth and tender and varies in color, ranging from yellowish green when ...
Experts from Dole Food Company, Experts from The Mayo Clinic, Experts from UCLA Center for H, 2002
10
Citrus Genetics, Breeding and Biotechnology
A study in Florida indicated that after 4.5 years, 'Calamondin' 'Meiwa', and ' Nagami' on 'Benton', 'Cleopatra', 'Flying Dragon', 'Sun Chu Sha' and 'X-639' were free of bud union problems, whereas these same varieties showed various bud ...
Iqrar A. Khan, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CALAMONDIN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term calamondin is used in the context of the following news items.
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Mary Jane's family hopes she'll be home by Xmas
Most of their neighbors make a living from planting vegetables and calamansi (calamondin). Their village is known in Cabanatuan City as a ... «Bulatlat, Jul 15»
2
Business briefs: Google mobile strategies presented
Benson is currently a marketer for The Calamondin Cafe in Fort Myers. He is a junior earning a marketing degree from FGCU. 1 CONNECT 1 ... «The News-Press, Jun 15»
3
Sea grape jelly is a South Florida summer tradition
1/4 cup calamondin, sour orange or lime juice. Rinse the grapes thoroughly. You will need about a quart of grapes to yield a cup of pulp and ... «Miami Herald, Jun 15»
4
A great year for citrus
Magnificent lemon, orange, naartjie, mandarin and calamondin trees filled with colourful fruit can now be found in local garden centres. Now is ... «Independent Online, Jun 15»
5
No-bake citrus cloud pie
Calamansi/Kalamansi (other names: limau kasturi, jeruk kesturi, calamondin, Chinese orange). Scientific name: Citrofortunella microcarpa or ... «Christian Science Monitor, Jun 15»
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The Queen of Spades review – Gardner exerts dramatic grip in ENO …
Couldn't agree more with calamondin and amfortas: this was an absolutely dire production, one of the worst I've seen. In fact it rivalled some of ... «The Guardian, Jun 15»
7
Grow a Little Sunshine
Possibly a hybrid between a mandarin and a calamondin orange. Medium size, beautiful, rounded small tree with fragrant white flowers and tasty medium-size, «Augusta, May 15»
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Port Stephens' largest nursery fights for survival after April super storm
Pointing to a small calamondin citrus tree with bright orange fruit, O'Brien compares it to another plant with withering fruit and dying leaves. «ABC Local, May 15»
9
Plants provide beauty, health benefits
Many citrus trees can be grown as dwarfs, including Meyer lemon, kaffir lime and calamondin oranges, which are amenable to indoor ... «Poughkeepsie Journal, May 15»
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Midday Fix: Citrus growing tips from Tu Bloom
... Minneola Tangelo (a grapefruit and tangerine cross), Owari Satsuma Mandarin Orange (seedless), Calamondin orange (super easy to grow ... «WGN-TV, May 15»

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