why is a grapefruit called a grapefruit?

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DrWatson · 70-79, M

I believe it's because they grow in clusters on the tree, and thus are reminiscent of grapes.

FrozenWasteland · 61-69, M

I suspect you're right, @DrWatson. At least that's what I've understood.

Highskirt · 56-60, M

Yes its weird. The fruit orange is orange in colour. We know a grape is a fruit and another weird one is our alphabet who ever thought of a letter double you ....W..as In u u double you

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I don't know but it should be called something else lol

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