why is a grapefruit called grapefruit when its not grape?

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why is a grapefruit called grapefruit when its not grape?

2007-09-16 11:34:02 · 4 answers · asked by elihu v 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink

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Because it grows in clusters like grapes.

2007-09-16 11:44:47 · answer #1 · answered by gregory_dittman 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋

ha ha ha this is better... Why is a pineapple called a pine-apple? It doesnt even look anywhere near like pine and certainly doesnt taste like an apple. ha ha ha

2007-09-20 18:14:31 · answer #2 · answered by Jon C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

From the way it grows.

But there are just some things in life, one should just not ponder.

2007-09-16 18:46:31 · answer #3 · answered by BlueSea 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Because Watermelon was already taken...

2007-09-16 18:41:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋