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pomelo

/pəˈmɛləʊ/ /ˈpɑməloʊ/

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noun

ザボン

The large fruit of the Citrus maxima (syn. C. 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.

Examples :

"My mom bought a large, fragrant pomelo from the farmer's market, and we all enjoyed its sweet, slightly tangy flesh for dessert. "

母は農家から大きくて香りの良いザボンを買ってきて、デザートに甘くて少し酸味のある果肉をみんなで楽しみました。

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noun

ザボンノキ

The tree which produces this fruit.

Examples :

"The pomelo tree in my grandmother's backyard is finally producing fruit. "

祖母の裏庭にあるザボンノキがついに実をつけ始めた。

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noun

ザボン

The grapefruit.

Examples :

"My mom likes to eat a pomelo for breakfast because it's similar to a grapefruit, but sweeter. "

母はグレープフルーツに似ていて、でももっと甘いので、朝食にザボンを食べるのが好きです。