clementine
noun
clem·en·tine
ˈkle-mən-ˌtēn 
-ˌtīn
: a small nearly seedless citrus fruit that is probably a hybrid between a tangerine and an orange
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Notes of clementine and menthol on the finish add structure.
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Rachel King, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
Her favorite ways to move around are by train and bike, and her backpack always has nuts, clementines, and something to read.
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 29 May 2025
Allergy-Free Snacks To Pack for School Here are 15 allergy-free snacks that are healthful and free from the most common food allergens:
Fresh fruit: Fresh fruit, like apples, clementines, and pears, is a safe snack for your child to bring to school.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 11 Apr. 2025
Christmas tree fir needles mingle with saffron, clove and the zest of a clementine.
—Bea McMonagle, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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Rachel King, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
Her favorite ways to move around are by train and bike, and her backpack always has nuts, clementines, and something to read.
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 29 May 2025
Allergy-Free Snacks To Pack for School Here are 15 allergy-free snacks that are healthful and free from the most common food allergens:
Fresh fruit: Fresh fruit, like apples, clementines, and pears, is a safe snack for your child to bring to school.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 11 Apr. 2025
Christmas tree fir needles mingle with saffron, clove and the zest of a clementine.
—Bea McMonagle, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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“Clementine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clementine. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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