TANGERINE

Tangerine

The tangerine is an orange-colored citrus fruit which is closely related to the mandarin orange . Taxonomically, it may be named as a subspecies or variety of Citrus reticulata; further work seems to be required to ascertain its correct scientific name. Tangerines are smaller than common oranges, and are usually easier to peel and to split into segments. The taste is considered less sour, as well as sweeter and stronger, than that of an orange.

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tangerine

Noun

  1. Any of several varieties of mandarin oranges.
  2. A deep yellowish-orange colour, like that of a tangerine fruit.
  3. A tree that produces tangerines.

Adjective

  1. Of a deep yellowish-orange colour.


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