noun
- Plural of pomelo; large citrus fruits with thick rind and pale yellow or pink flesh, similar to grapefruit but sweeter.
Usage: Also spelled 'pummelos' or 'pomelos'; Common in Southeast Asian cuisine
Examples
- The market vendor displayed fresh pumelos alongside other tropical fruits.
- Pumelos are larger and sweeter than grapefruits.
- She peeled the thick rind off the pumelos to reveal the juicy segments inside.
- These pumelos were imported directly from Thailand.
- The recipe calls for the juice of two pumelos.
- Pumelos make a refreshing addition to fruit salads.