calamansi

noun

ca·​la·​man·​si ˌkä-lə-ˈmän-sē How to pronounce calamansi (audio)
variants or kalamansi
plural calamansi or kalamansi

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The smoke in the grass mixes together mezcal, lemongrass, calamansi, basil, lime and a splash of coconut soda. Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2025 Achiote stains the fish, which has also absorbed the aromatics of lemongrass, ginger and sharply citrusy calamansi juice. Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2025 The blend starts with Banks 5 Rum, and combines it with a native citrus called calamansi, ube and coconut milk to create a layered joyful drink. Jeanne O'Brien Coffey, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025 The Hokkaido scallop crudo with calamansi citrus and pops of smoky pyanggang sauce was exceptional, while the signature half-chicken with siu haau sauce and Janevca crisp is one of chef Alridge’s personal favorites. Katie Nanton, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for calamansi

Word History

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of calamansi was in 1954

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“Calamansi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/calamansi. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

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