Pomelo vs. Grapefruit

Pomelonoun

The large fruit of the Citrus maxima (syn. Citrus grandis), native to South Asia and Southeast Asia, with a thick green or yellow rind, a thick white pith, and semi-sweet translucent pale flesh.

Pomelonoun

The tree which produces this fruit.

Pomelonoun

Any of the citrus hybrids derived from this tree, particularly the grapefruit.

Pomelonoun

A variety of shaddock, called also grape fruit.

Pomelonoun

southeastern Asian tree producing large fruits resembling grapefruits

Pomelonoun

large pear-shaped fruit similar to grapefruit but with coarse dry pulp

Pomelonoun

the largest of the citrus fruits, with a thick yellow skin and bitter pulp which resembles grapefruit in flavour.

Pomelonoun

the tree which bears the pomelo.

Pomelo

The pomelo (), pummelo (), or in scientific terms Citrus maxima or Citrus grandis, is the largest citrus fruit from the family Rutaceae and the principal ancestor of the grapefruit. It is a natural, i.e., non-hybrid, citrus fruit, native to Southeast Asia.

Grapefruitnoun

The tree of the species Citrus paradisi, a hybrid of pomelo (Citrus maxima) and sweet orange.

Grapefruitnoun

The large spherical tart fruit produced by this tree.

Grapefruitnoun

A citrus tree (Citrus paradisi) bearing large round edible fruit having a thick yellow rind and juicy somewhat acid pulp.

Grapefruitnoun

The large yellow fruit of the Citrus paradisi, having somewhat acid juicy pulp. It is a popular breakfast food.

Grapefruitnoun

citrus tree bearing large round edible fruit having a thick yellow rind and juicy somewhat acid pulp

Grapefruitnoun

large yellow fruit with somewhat acid juicy pulp; usual serving consists of a half

Grapefruit

The grapefruit (Citrus × paradisi) is a subtropical citrus tree known for its relatively large, sour to semisweet, somewhat bitter fruit. The interior flesh is segmented and varies in color from pale yellow to dark pink.