Grapefruit
(noun)
A large, round citrus fruit with a thick, bitter rind and juicy, somewhat bitter flesh.
Origin:
From the name of the fruit which is thought to have been so-named because it grows in clusters like grapes.
Examples:
- She cut a grapefruit in half and scooped out the flesh with a spoon.
- Grapefruit is a good source of vitamin C.
- The grapefruit juice was too bitter for her taste.
- The grapefruit diet is a popular weight loss plan.
- The grapefruit tree was full of ripe fruits.