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Noun: grapefruit  'greyp,froot
  1. Citrus tree bearing large round edible fruit having a thick yellow rind and juicy somewhat acid pulp
    - Citrus paradisi
     
  2. Large yellow fruit with somewhat acid juicy pulp; usual serving consists of a half

Derived forms: grapefruits

Type of: citrous fruit, citrus, citrus fruit, citrus tree

Part of: genus Citrus

Encyclopedia: Grapefruit