Calamansi

/ˌkæləˈmɑːnsi/ noun

A small citrus fruit native to Southeast Asia, resembling a tiny lime, widely used in Filipino and Southeast Asian cooking for its tart juice.

From Tagalog and other Philippine languages, the word entered English through increased interaction with Philippines cuisine. The fruit's name reflects its importance in Southeast Asian culinary traditions, where it has been used for centuries.

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