noun
- Plural of pomelo; large citrus fruits with thick rind and pale yellow or pink flesh, similar to grapefruit but sweeter and less bitter.
Usage: Also spelled 'pomelos' or 'pummels' in some contexts; 'pummelo' is the singular form.; Common in Southeast Asian cuisine and markets.
Examples
- The farmer's market had fresh pummelos from Thailand this week.
- Pummelos are larger than grapefruits and have thicker skin.
- She peeled the pummelo and shared the sweet segments with her family.
- These pummelos are perfect for making fresh juice.
- The recipe calls for the juice of two pummelos.
- Pummelos are rich in vitamin C and fiber.