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grapefruit

noun grape·fruit \ˈgrāp-ˌfrüt\

: a large yellow citrus fruit

Full Definition of GRAPEFRUIT

1
plural grapefruit or grapefruits :  a large citrus fruit with a bitter yellow rind and inner skin and a highly flavored somewhat acid juicy pulp
2
:  a small roundheaded tree (Citrus paradisi) of the rue family that produces grapefruit
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First Known Use of GRAPEFRUIT

1814
GRAPEFRUIT Defined for Kids

grapefruit

noun grape·fruit \ˈgrāp-ˌfrüt\

Definition of GRAPEFRUIT for Kids

:  a large citrus fruit with yellow skin

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