Definition
calamondins
noun
- Plural of calamansi or calamondin; small, round citrus fruits with thin skin and acidic juice, native to Southeast Asia and commonly used in Filipino and Asian cuisine.
Usage: Also spelled calamansi or calamandin; Often used in cooking, beverages, and condiments
Examples
- She squeezed fresh calamondins over her grilled fish.
- The market vendor sold bunches of calamondins for a few dollars.
- Calamondins are smaller and more acidic than regular limes.
- Many Filipino recipes call for the juice of calamondins.
- The tree produced hundreds of calamondins during the harvest season.
- You can find bottled calamondin juice in Asian grocery stores.