Pikkelsien
Pikkelsien is a term of Afrikaans origin, commonly used in South Africa, referring to a young or unripe fruit. The word is a compound of "pikkie," meaning small or little, and "sien," which is a colloquialism for fruit or produce, particularly citrus fruits. Therefore, "pikkelsien" literally translates to "little fruit."
This term is often employed when discussing fruits that have not yet reached their full maturity. It
While "pikkelsien" can technically apply to any small, unripe fruit, it is most frequently associated with citrus