Definition
calamansi
noun
- A small, round citrus fruit native to Southeast Asia, with thin green or yellow skin and acidic juice, commonly used in Filipino and Southeast Asian cuisine.
Usage: Also spelled calamansi or kalamansi; Common in Filipino cooking
Examples
- She squeezed fresh calamansi juice over her grilled fish.
- Calamansi is a staple ingredient in Filipino adobo and sinigang.
- The calamansi tree grows well in tropical climates.
- He ordered a glass of calamansi juice at the restaurant.
- Many Filipino dishes are incomplete without a splash of calamansi.