noun
pomegranate
PAH-mih-gran-it/ˈpɑːmɪɡrænɪt/
A round reddish fruit filled with juicy edible seeds.
The cut pomegranate reveals clusters of juicy seeds inside its skin.
Etymology
The name means “apple with many seeds”: the second part describes the numerous seeds inside the round fruit. Here “apple” serves as a broader fruit label.
In context
value of the pomegranate is in its very hard rind, and the contents of pomegranates is not a mush like orange juice, but it’s these tiny seeds.
More examples
- I sprinkle pomegranate seeds over my oatmeal.
- Choose a pomegranate that feels heavy for its size.
- We squeeze fresh juice from these pomegranates.
Forms
pomegranate · pomegranates