calamansi — ONAD

calamansi /ˌkaləˈmansē, ˌkaləˈmænsi

/ (also kalamansi)

▸ noun

(plural same)

1 a small hybrid citrus plant which bears fragrant white flowers followed by small round fruit, native to the Philippines and grown as a houseplant.

× Citrofortunella microcarpa (formerly Citrus mitis), family Rutaceae.

2 the fruit of the calamansi, orange when ripe but usually picked for cooking when green.

– ORIGIN from Spanish calamansí and Tagalog kalamansi.