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| grape·fruit [ gráyp frt ] (plural grape·fruits or grape·fruit) |
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1. large yellow or pinkish citrus fruit: a large round yellow or pinkish citrus fruit with tart juicy flesh
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2. citrus tree: an evergreen tree with large white flowers that produces grapefruits. Native to: tropical and subtropical regions. Latin name Citrus paradisi.
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| [Early 19th century. Probably because the fruit grows in bunches, like grapes] |
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