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pomegranate
noun
pome·gran·ate
ˈpä-mə-ˌgra-nət 
ˈpäm-ˌgra-nət,
ˈpəm-
1
: a several-celled reddish berry that is about the size of an orange with a thick leathery skin and many seeds with pulpy crimson arils of tart flavor
2
: a widely cultivated tropical Asian tree (Punica granatum of the family Punicaceae) bearing pomegranates
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Beyond cantaloupe, there’s a number of fruits that tout similar health benefits — grapefruit, pomegranate and papaya are also considered to be high-potassium, high-fiber, and antioxidant-rich foods, according to studies.
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Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 19 May 2024
This supplement also contains an herbal blend of pomegranate, pumpkin, turmeric, and lycopene.
—Anne Cook Carroll, Verywell Health, 15 May 2024
The family farm now produces several crops, including asparagus, pistachios, cotton, olives, pomegranates and tomatoes.
—Cindy Carcamo, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2024
Water figs, pomegranate and pineapple guava only once every few weeks — deeply each time.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 May 2024
Outside of Kern, Stewart and Lynda Resnick, the billionaire owners of the Wonderful Co., are better known for pomegranates and pistachios.
—Rebecca Plevin, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2024
Fruit trees Stone fruits, apples, pears, figs, pomegranates, pineapple guava, persimmon and many other summer and early fall fruits are developing now.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 May 2024
Jawad's recipes draw inspiration from her eight Mediterranean staple ingredients: dates, labneh, pomegranate, molasses, rose water, seven spice, sumac and tahini.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 3 May 2024
This Pinot Noir is light garnet in color with aromas of strawberry, cinnamon, and pomegranate.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2024
Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 19 May 2024
This supplement also contains an herbal blend of pomegranate, pumpkin, turmeric, and lycopene.
—Anne Cook Carroll, Verywell Health, 15 May 2024
The family farm now produces several crops, including asparagus, pistachios, cotton, olives, pomegranates and tomatoes.
—Cindy Carcamo, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2024
Water figs, pomegranate and pineapple guava only once every few weeks — deeply each time.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 May 2024
Outside of Kern, Stewart and Lynda Resnick, the billionaire owners of the Wonderful Co., are better known for pomegranates and pistachios.
—Rebecca Plevin, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2024
Fruit trees Stone fruits, apples, pears, figs, pomegranates, pineapple guava, persimmon and many other summer and early fall fruits are developing now.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 May 2024
Jawad's recipes draw inspiration from her eight Mediterranean staple ingredients: dates, labneh, pomegranate, molasses, rose water, seven spice, sumac and tahini.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 3 May 2024
This Pinot Noir is light garnet in color with aromas of strawberry, cinnamon, and pomegranate.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2024
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pomegranate
noun
pome·gran·ate
ˈpäm-(ə-)ˌgran-ət
ˈpəm-ˌgran-
ˈpəm-ˌgran-
: a reddish fruit about the size of an orange that has a thick leathery skin and many seeds in a pulp of tart flavor
also
: a tropical Asian tree that produces pomegranates
Medical Definition
pomegranate
noun
pome·gran·ate
ˈpäm-(ə-)ˌgran-ət
ˈpəm-ˌgran-
ˈpəm-ˌgran-
1
: a tart thick-skinned several-celled reddish berry that is about the size of an orange
2
: a widely cultivated tropical Old World tree (Punica granatum of the family Punicaceae) bearing pomegranates and having bark and roots which were formerly used in dried form as a taeniacide
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