calamansi

noun

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

Examples of calamansi in a Sentence

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The sauce for the duck a l’orange, bright with bergamot and calamansi, is sticky and glossy. — Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2025 Dandelion and gentian root give this an earthy taste, while yuzu and calamansi brighten the flavor and lend it a soft sweetness. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 19 Dec. 2025 The drinks include drip coffee, masala chai, hojicha lattes and an espresso tonic made with calamansi lime. — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 22 May 2026 Recently, her Bluefin tuna crudo was spiked with a nearly electric calamansi vinegar and blood orange vinaigrette. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for calamansi

Word History

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

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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 7 Jul. 2026.

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