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tangerine

2 ENTRIES FOUND:

tan·ger·ine

noun \ˈtan-jə-ˌrēn, ˌtan-jə-ˈ\

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

Origin of TANGERINE

Tangerine (orange), from French Tanger Tangier, Morocco + English 1-ine
First Known Use: 1842

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