Grapefruit

/GRAYP-froot/ · n.

1. A citrus fruit of notable rotundity, frequently exceeding the dimensions of its siblings, the orange and the lemon, and distinguished by a vivid, sun-kissed exterior.

2. colloq. The heavyweight of the fruit bowl, with a girth that leaves the other citrus looking like they skipped leg day.

Etymology. From Citrus × paradisi, a hybrid of sweet orange and pomelo, first described in Barbados in the 18th century. Named for its tendency to grow in grape-like clusters, though no vineyard would dare invite this guest.

He laid eyes on a thiccc grapefruit, its circumference so generous it threatened to upstage the entire fruit basket. Respect was inevitable.

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