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Definition of Shaddock

1. Noun. Southeastern Asian tree producing large fruits resembling grapefruits.

2. Noun. Large pear-shaped fruit similar to grapefruit but with coarse dry pulp.

Definition of Shaddock

1. n. A tree (Citrus decumana) and its fruit, which is a large species of orange; -- called also forbidden fruit, and pompelmous.

Definition of Shaddock

1. a citrus fruit [n -S]

Medical Definition of Shaddock

1. A tree (Citrus decumana) and its fruit, which is a large species of orange. Synonym: forbidden fruit, and pompelmous. Origin: Said to be so called from a Captain Shaddock, who first brought this fruit from the East Indies. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Shaddock

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shadchan shadchanim shadchans shadd shaddock (current term) shaddock (current term) shaddocks shade shade shaded

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