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pomegranate
noun
pome·gran·ate
ˈpä-mə-ˌgra-nət 
ˈpäm-ˌgra-nət,
ˈpəm-
1
: a several-celled reddish berry that is about the size of an orange with a thick leathery skin and many seeds with pulpy crimson arils of tart flavor
2
: a widely cultivated tropical Asian tree (Punica granatum of the family Punicaceae) bearing pomegranates
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Tania Cienfuegos Harris, pastry chef at Hotel Hartness in Greenville, South Carolina, is looking forward to featuring fresh figs (‘tis the season!), as well as kumquats, pomegranates, and root vegetables.
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2024
Farmer finds a piece of home in Milwaukee suburb
For delegate Lance Jackson, a California farmer of peaches, nectarines, cherries and pomegranates, the days are just as long in agriculture.
—Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 18 July 2024
Flavors of raspberry, red plum, and pomegranate with hints of clove and nutmeg are wrapped in a sheath of elegant tannins that linger on the palate.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 13 June 2024
Beyond cantaloupe, there’s a number of fruits that tout similar health benefits — grapefruit, pomegranate and papaya are also considered to be high-potassium, high-fiber, and antioxidant-rich foods, according to studies.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 11 June 2024
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2024
Farmer finds a piece of home in Milwaukee suburb
For delegate Lance Jackson, a California farmer of peaches, nectarines, cherries and pomegranates, the days are just as long in agriculture.
—Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 18 July 2024
Flavors of raspberry, red plum, and pomegranate with hints of clove and nutmeg are wrapped in a sheath of elegant tannins that linger on the palate.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 13 June 2024
Beyond cantaloupe, there’s a number of fruits that tout similar health benefits — grapefruit, pomegranate and papaya are also considered to be high-potassium, high-fiber, and antioxidant-rich foods, according to studies.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 11 June 2024
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pomegranate
noun
pome·gran·ate
ˈpäm-(ə-)ˌgran-ət
ˈpəm-ˌgran-
ˈpəm-ˌgran-
: a reddish fruit about the size of an orange that has a thick leathery skin and many seeds in a pulp of tart flavor
also
: a tropical Asian tree that produces pomegranates
Medical Definition
pomegranate
noun
pome·gran·ate
ˈpäm-(ə-)ˌgran-ət
ˈpəm-ˌgran-
ˈpəm-ˌgran-
1
: a tart thick-skinned several-celled reddish berry that is about the size of an orange
2
: a widely cultivated tropical Old World tree (Punica granatum of the family Punicaceae) bearing pomegranates and having bark and roots which were formerly used in dried form as a taeniacide
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