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Meaning of tangerine
The primary meaning of the word "tangerine" refers to a small, sweet citrus fruit.
Etymology of tangerine
The word "tangerine" originates from the name of the city of Tangier in Morocco, where the fruit was widely cultivated and exported to Europe
The term "tangerine" has been used in English since the 19th century to refer to the fruit, and its usage has expanded to include the color and the tree
Synonyms
orange
apricot
peach
nectarine
plum
cherry
citrus
kumquat
satsuma
clementine
mandarin
grapefruit
lemon
lime
pomelo
persimmon
pomegranate
quince
loquat
guava
papaya
mango
pineapple
kiwi
strawberry
raspberry
blueberry
blackberry
cranberry
gooseberry
elderberry
currant
grape
melon
watermelon
cantaloupe
honeydew
Definitions
- A small, sweet citrus fruit, typically having a loose, easy-to-peel skin and a sweet, juicy pulp
- A bright orange-red color, similar to that of the fruit
- A tree that produces tangerine fruits, native to China and widely cultivated in warm climates
Usage Examples
- The tangerine tree in our backyard produces the most delicious fruits every summer
- The bright tangerine color of the sunset was breathtaking
- She peeled the tangerine and segmented it, serving it as a healthy snack
Antonyms
bitter
sour
tart
acidic
sharp
pungent
astringent
dry
bland
insipid
flavorless
odorless
colorless
pale
dull
faded
washed-out
lackluster
unappetizing
unpalatable
unpleasant
disgusting
repulsive