also: ざぼん
noun
pomelo; shaddock
Refers to the large citrus fruit Citrus maxima. The word is a loan from Portuguese 'zamboa' and is usually written in katakana.
from Portuguese zamboa
See also: ブンタン
ザボンは柑橘類の中で一番大きい果物の一つです。
The pomelo is one of the largest citrus fruits.
タイ料理では、ザボンをサラダに入れることがあります。
In Thai cuisine, pomelo is sometimes added to salads.
Ateji kanji form, rarely used.
Ateji kanji form, rarely used.
ブンタン is a synonym also meaning pomelo, but ザボン is more common in everyday use.
Borrowed from Portuguese 'zamboa', referring to the pomelo fruit.