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grapefruit

grape·fruit [ gráyp frt ] (plural grape·fruits or grape·fruit)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. large yellow or pinkish citrus fruit: a large round yellow or pinkish citrus fruit with tart juicy flesh

2. citrus tree: an evergreen tree with large white flowers that produces grapefruits. Native to: tropical and subtropical regions.  Latin name Citrus paradisi.

[Early 19th century. Probably because the fruit grows in bunches, like grapes]
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