Definition of "grapefruit" []

• A tropical or semitropical evergreen (Citrus paradisi) cultivated for its edible fruit. (noun)
• The large, round fruit of this tree, having a yellow rind and juicy, somewhat acid pulp. (noun)

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• "If you're wondering about the name grapefruit, it references the fact that the fruit grows in grape-like clusters on the tree."
• "My co-worker brought in a huge bag of grapefruit from the Valley (yes, the Texas valley)."
• "We just enjoyed some grapefruit from a neighbor whose parents live near Harlingen, TX."