Pummelo

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Pummelo (== Template:IPA

The Template:IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a system of phonetic notation based primarily on the Latin alphabet. It was devised by the International Phonetic Association in the late 19th century as a standardized representation of the sounds of spoken language.

Pronunciation

The pronunciation of the term "IPA" is /aɪ piː eɪ/ in English.

Etymology

The term "IPA" is an acronym for the International Phonetic Alphabet. The International Phonetic Association, founded in 1886, created the IPA to provide a single, universal system for the transcription of spoken language.

Related Terms

  • Phonetic notation: A system used to visually represent the sounds of speech. The IPA is one type of phonetic notation.
  • Phonetics: The study of the physical sounds of human speech. It is concerned with the physical properties of speech sounds (phonemes), and the processes of their physiological production, auditory reception, and neurophysiological perception.
  • Phonology: The study of the way sounds function within a particular language or languages. While phonetics concerns the physical production, acoustic transmission and perception of the sounds of speech, phonology describes the way sounds function within a particular language or languages.
  • Transcription (linguistics): The systematic representation of spoken language in written form. The source of the words transcribe and transcription, the term means "to write across" in Latin, and it's the process of converting spoken language into written form. In linguistics, this is often done using the IPA.

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The Pummelo (Citrus maxima or Citrus grandis), also known as the pomelo, pamplemousse, or shaddock, is the largest citrus fruit from the family Rutaceae and the principal ancestor of the grapefruit. It is a natural, i.e., non-hybrid, citrus fruit, native to Southeast Asia.

Etymology

The word "pummelo" has been used in English since 1697. It is derived from the Dutch word "pompelmoes". The name "pomelo" is used more commonly in many languages.

Description

The Pummelo tree produces a large, yellow fruit with very thick rind innerds. The fruit tastes like a sweet, mild grapefruit - though the typical Pummelo is much larger in size than the grapefruit. It has none, or very little, of the common grapefruit's bitterness.

Health Benefits

Pummelo is rich in Vitamin C and fiber, making it beneficial for boosting the immune system and promoting digestive health. It also contains potassium, which helps regulate blood pressure, and antioxidants, which can help prevent chronic diseases.

Related Terms

  • Citrus: A genus of flowering trees and shrubs in the rue family, Rutaceae.
  • Grapefruit: A subtropical citrus tree known for its relatively large sour to semi-sweet, somewhat bitter fruit.
  • Rutaceae: A family of flowering plants, also known as the rue or citrus family.
  • Vitamin C: Also known as ascorbic acid and ascorbate, a vitamin found in various foods and sold as a dietary supplement.
  • Fiber: Dietary material containing substances such as cellulose, lignin, and pectin, which are resistant to the action of digestive enzymes.
  • Potassium: A chemical element with the symbol K (from Neo-Latin kalium) and atomic number 19.
  • Antioxidants: Molecules that inhibit the oxidation of other molecules.

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