Kalamunding (en. Calamondin)
/kalaˈmundɪŋ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of small citrus fruit with a sour taste, commonly used in dishes or drinks.
Calamondin is favored by people for making dipping sauces.
Ang kalamunding ay paborito ng mga tao sa paggawa ng sawsawan.
A type of tree that bears calamondin fruit, typically small and often grown in gardens.
Many tend calamondin trees in their yards.
Maraming nag-aalaga ng kalamunding na puno sa kanilang mga bakuran.
A plant known for its white flowers that develop into calamondin fruit.
The flowers of the calamondin are attractive and provide a pleasant scent.
Ang mga bulaklak ng kalamunding ay kaakit-akit at nagbibigay ng magandang amoy.
Etymology
Ang salita ay nagmula sa salitang Tagalog na 'kalamin' na tumutukoy sa isang uri ng halaman.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Calamondin with fish sauce
A dipping sauce made with calamondin and fish sauce.
Kalamunding sa tuyo
Related Words
kalamansi
A more acidic variant of calamondin that is also used in cooking and drinking.
kalamansi
citrus
A family of fruits that includes calamondin, lemon, and lime.
citrus
Slang Meanings
Delicious food mixed with 'soup' or 'sinigang'
Wow, the kalamunding cooked by aunt is so good! It's like sinigang but on another level.
Grabe, ang sarap ng kalamunding na luto ni tita! Parang sinigang na may ibang level.
A fun night or celebration
We should have a kalamunding later, everything is set!
Dapat mag-kalamunding tayo mamaya, ayos na ayos na ang lahat!