kabosu

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noun

The juicy citrus fruit of Citrus sphaerocarpa, often used in Japanese food. It is grown primarily in Ōita Prefecture.

OriginJapanese カボス →
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Meanings

nounkabosu (plural kabosu)
  1. The juicy citrus fruit of Citrus sphaerocarpa, often used in Japanese food. It is grown primarily in Ōita Prefecture.

Origin

  1. Japaneseカボス
  2. Englishkabosu

Borrowed from Japanese カボス.

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Anagrams

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APA

kabosu. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/kabosu

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“kabosu.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/kabosu. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “kabosu,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/kabosu.

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