Etymology

kabosu

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Today it means: The juicy citrus fruit of Citrus sphaerocarpa, often used in Japanese food. It is grown primarily in Ōita Prefecture. Full definition →

Japanese カボス
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  1. Japanese · borrowed fromカボス
  2. English todaykabosu

Borrowed from Japanese カボス.

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