kumquat
noun
kum·quat
ˈkəm-ˌkwät 
: any of several small yellow to orange citrus fruits with sweet spongy rind and somewhat acid pulp that are used chiefly for preserves
also
: a tree or shrub (genus Citrus) of the rue family that bears kumquats
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Step 5 Transfer the tahini dip to a serving bowl, spoon the honeyed kumquats on top, and serve.
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Sara Kramer and Sarah Hymanson, Saveur, 31 July 2024
For example, Bad Blood includes Casamigos Jalapeno, soda, kumquat, and lime.
—Robin Raven, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
Maison Marou’s flagship Hanoi store is a modern-day Willy Wonka factory, selling chocolate bars infused with ingredients like kumquat, pepper and coconut.
—Chris Humphrey, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2024
This is the spot for caviar, native oysters and Petal Head cocktails (Stoli Elit vodka, kumquat, Aperol and passion fruit) served from a trolley.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Dec. 2023
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Sara Kramer and Sarah Hymanson, Saveur, 31 July 2024
For example, Bad Blood includes Casamigos Jalapeno, soda, kumquat, and lime.
—Robin Raven, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
Maison Marou’s flagship Hanoi store is a modern-day Willy Wonka factory, selling chocolate bars infused with ingredients like kumquat, pepper and coconut.
—Chris Humphrey, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2024
This is the spot for caviar, native oysters and Petal Head cocktails (Stoli Elit vodka, kumquat, Aperol and passion fruit) served from a trolley.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Dec. 2023
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“Kumquat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kumquat. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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kumquat
noun
kum·quat
ˈkəm-ˌkwät
1
: a small yellowish orange fruit related to the citruses with sweet spongy skin and somewhat tart pulp used especially for preserves
2
: a tree or shrub that bears kumquats
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