Definitions for Pomegranate
ˈpɒmˌgræn ɪt, ˈpɒm ɪ-, ˈpʌm-pome·gran·ate

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. pomegranate, pomegranate tree, Punica granatumnoun

   shrub or small tree native to southwestern Asia having large red many-seeded fruit

2. pomegranatenoun

   large globular fruit having many seeds with juicy red pulp in a tough brownish-red rind

WiktionaryRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. pomegranatenoun

   Any of several shrubs or small trees, of the genus Punica, bearing the fruit of the same name.

2. pomegranatenoun

   The fruit of these plants, about the size of an orange and having a red pulp containing many seeds and enclosed in a thick, hard, reddish skin.

3. Etymology: From pomum granatum via pome grenate.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Pomegranatenoun

   Etymology: pomum granatum, Lat.

   1. The tree.

   The flower of the pomegranate consists of many leaves placed in a circular order, which expand in form of a rose, whose bell-shaped multifid flower cup afterward becomes a globular fruit, having a thick, smooth, brittle rind, and is divided into several cells, which contain oblong hardy seeds, surrounded with a soft pulp. Philip Miller.

   It was the nightingale, and not the lark,
   That pierc’d the fearful hollow of thine ear;
   Nightly she sings on yon pomegranate tree. William Shakespeare.

   2. The fruit.

   In times past they dyed scarlet with the seed of a pomegranate. Henry Peacham, on Drawing.

   Nor on its slender twigs
   Low bending be the full pomegranate scorn’d. James Thomson.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Pomegranate

   The pomegranate (Punica granatum) is a fruit-bearing deciduous shrub in the family Lythraceae, subfamily Punicoideae, that grows between 5 and 10 m (16 and 33 ft) tall. The pomegranate was originally described throughout the Mediterranean region. It was introduced into Spanish America in the late 16th century and into California by Spanish settlers in 1769.The fruit is typically in season in the Southern Hemisphere from March to May, and in the Northern Hemisphere from September to February. As intact sarcotestas or juice, pomegranates are used in baking, cooking, juice blends, meal garnishes, smoothies, and alcoholic beverages, such as cocktails and wine. Pomegranates are widely cultivated throughout the Middle East and Caucasus region, north and tropical Africa, Iran, Armenia, the Indian subcontinent, Central Asia, the drier parts of Southeast Asia, and the Mediterranean Basin.

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1. pomegranate

   A pomegranate is a type of fruit-bearing deciduous shrub or small tree that belongs to the family Lythraceae. The plant produces a round fruit with a hard, leathery deep pink-red rind. Inside, hundreds of edible seeds called arils can be found. They are rich in fiber, vitamins, minerals, and bioactive plant compounds and are known for their sweet and tart flavor. Pomegranates are native to the Middle East and Asia and are commonly used in cooking, baking, juice blends, meal garnishes, smoothies, and also alcoholic beverages. The juice of pomegranates is renowned for its health benefits.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Pomegranatenoun

   the fruit of the tree Punica Granatum; also, the tree itself (see Balaustine), which is native in the Orient, but is successfully cultivated in many warm countries, and as a house plant in colder climates. The fruit is as large as an orange, and has a hard rind containing many rather large seeds, each one separately covered with crimson, acid pulp

2. Pomegranatenoun

   a carved or embroidered ornament resembling a pomegranate

3. Etymology: [OE. pomgarnet, OF. pome de grenate, F. grenade, L. pomum a fruit + granatus grained, having many grains or seeds. See Pome, and Garnet, Grain.]

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1. Pomegranate

   The pomegranate, botanical name Punica granatum, is a fruit-bearing deciduous shrub or small tree growing between 5–8 metres tall. The pomegranate is widely considered to have originated in the vicinity of Iran and has been cultivated since ancient times. Today, it is widely cultivated throughout the Mediterranean region of southern Europe, the Middle East and Caucasus region, northern Africa and tropical Africa, the Indian subcontinent and the drier parts of southeast Asia. Introduced into Latin America and California by Spanish settlers in 1769, pomegranate is also cultivated in parts of California and Arizona. In the Northern Hemisphere, the fruit is typically in season from September to February. In the Southern Hemisphere, the pomegranate is in season from March to May. The pomegranate has been mentioned in many ancient texts, notably in Babylonian texts, the Book of Exodus, the Homeric Hymns and the Quran. In recent years, it has become more common in the commercial markets of North America and the Western Hemisphere. Pomegranates are used in cooking, baking, juices, smoothies and alcoholic beverages, such as martinis and wine.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Pomegranate

   pom′gran-āt, n. a fruit much cultivated in warm countries, as large as a medium-sized orange, having a thick leathery rind filled with numerous seeds. [O. Fr. pome grenate—L. pomum, an apple, granatum, having many grains.]

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Pomegranate in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Pomegranate in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of Pomegranate in a Sentence

1. Kylie Ivanir:

   Pomegranates are high in vitamin C and contain many potent antioxidants, including flavonoids and anthocyanins. Together, these nutrients help protect our cells against the stress and oxidative damage that are a normal part of aging. The seeds, peels, and juice of pomegranate also contain powerful anti-aging phytochemicals known as punicalagins, these plant compounds preserve collagen in the skin, keeping it hydrated and youthful. The vitamin C found in pomegranates also helps the body produce its own collagen, since it is a precursor in the formation process.

2. Robynne Chutkan:

   Try sparkling water with a splash of pomegranate juice or lemonade.

3. Bora Aksu:

   The garden was full of orange trees, pomegranate trees, lemon trees so I wanted to bring all that freshness and colors into the collection.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Pomegranate
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Pomegranate
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Pomegranate
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pomegranate
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Pomegranate
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Pomegranate
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Pomegranate