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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
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grapefruit
noun grape·fruit \ˈgrāp-ˌfrüt\
Definition of GRAPEFRUIT for Kids
: a large citrus fruit with yellow skin
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