Kumquat

Alternative forms

• cumquat

Origin

From Cantonese 柑橘 (gam1 gwat1) or 金橘 ("golden tangerine"). Related to loquat – same second character.

Full definition of kumquat

Noun

1. A small, orange citrus-like fruit which is native to Asia, Fortunella.

Derived terms

• citrangequat
• limequat
• orangequat

Related terms

• loquat