1. a large citrus fruit with thick rind and sweet, mild flesh, native to Southeast Asia

Examples

• The pomelo is the largest citrus fruit in the world.
• She peeled the thick skin off the pomelo to reach the juicy segments inside.
• At the Asian market, we bought a fresh pomelo for dessert.
• The pomelo’s flesh is less acidic than a grapefruit’s.
• During Chinese New Year, pomelos are often given as gifts for good luck.
• The pomelo tree can grow up to 50 feet tall in tropical climates.