Etymology
Middle English from the Old French pome grenate, from the Latin "granatus," meaning "having many seeds."

Information
The pomegranate is a round smooth-skinned fruit, attractively deep red in color, that can measure up to 10 cm in diameter. When halved, it reveals a multitude of seeds arranged in rows, partitioned by thick walls. The seeds are surrounded by a gelatinous pulp. Only the seeds and pulp are edible, i.e., about 55% of the fruit's total weight.

The pomegranate is mentioned in very ancient documents, since it was once carried by caravans. Its thick skin protected it from drying out and its thirst-quenching juice was much appreciated.