First Known Use: 1842
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tangerine
noun tan·ger·ine \ˈtan-jə-ˌrēn, ˌtan-jə-ˈ\
: a small, sweet fruit that is like an orange with a loose skin which is easy to remove
: a deep orange-yellow color
Full Definition of TANGERINE
1
a : any of various mandarin oranges that have usually deep orange skin and pulp; broadly : mandarin 3b b : a tree producing tangerines
2
: a moderate to strong reddish orange
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Origin of TANGERINE
Tangerine (orange), from French Tanger Tangier, Morocco + English 1-ine
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TANGERINE Defined for Kids
tangerine
noun tan·ger·ine \ˈtan-jə-ˌrēn\
Definition of TANGERINE for Kids
: a Chinese orange with a loose skin and sweet pulp
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