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clementine

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clem·​en·​tine | \ ˈkle-mən-ˌtēn How to pronounce clementine (audio) , -ˌtīn \

Definition of clementine

: a small nearly seedless citrus fruit that is probably a hybrid between a tangerine and an orange

Examples of clementine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Zest four clementines and reserve the zest (about 1 teaspoon). — BostonGlobe.com, "SUGAR COOKIES WITH ROYAL ICING," 21 Nov. 2019 Carve turkey and garnish with rosemary and clementines. — Nancy Fuller, Country Living, "Seasoned Roasted Turkey," 19 Sep. 2019 Juice the clementines to yield 10 tablespoons of juice. — BostonGlobe.com, "SUGAR COOKIES WITH ROYAL ICING," 21 Nov. 2019 One actor wanders around the aisles giving out clementines, another tosses bags of cookies at patrons. — Kyle Smith, National Review, "A Joyous Christmas Carol on Broadway," 14 Dec. 2019 Any fruit will do, but Pinon chose varieties that pulled in the colors of her flowers — clementines, pears and apples. — NBC News, "How to DIY your own holiday tablescape in under 30 minutes," 23 Nov. 2019 Reserve the juice and the whole peels of 3 clementines. — BostonGlobe.com, "SUGAR COOKIES WITH ROYAL ICING," 21 Nov. 2019 Reduce mixer speed to low and beat in clementine zest and juice. — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, "Olive Oil-Clementine Cake," 14 Nov. 2019 Add 3 small clementines (thinly sliced) and cook for 1 hour. — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, "Olive Oil-Clementine Cake," 14 Nov. 2019

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First Known Use of clementine

1943, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for clementine

French clémentine probably from Clément Rodier, French priest who discovered the hybrid circa 1902

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The first known use of clementine was in 1943

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18 Jan 2020

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“Clementine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clementine. Accessed 22 Feb. 2020.

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clementine

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English Language Learners Definition of clementine

: a kind of orange that is small and sweet

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