Chinese grapefruits

Noun

Chinese grapefruit (countable and uncountable, plural Chinese grapefruits)

1. Synonym of pomelo (“SE-Asian citrus fruit”).
   • One rather unusual citrus fruit is the large-fruited pomelo or Chinese grapefruit, C. maxima. This is larger than a grapefruit, pale green when ripe, and has thick soft rind and quite sweet flesh. It is commonly grown in southern China.2008, Martin Walters, Chinese Wildlife: A Visitor’s Guide, Bradt Travel Guides, →ISBN, page 25, →ISBN

   Synonyms:

   pomelo