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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Peach and clementine have 283,000 and 156,000 average weekly searches, respectively.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 June 2024
Our nights were full of instant ramen and clementines.
—Leslie Jamison, The New Yorker, 15 Jan. 2024
In a Paris market this week, Moroccan clementines and Polish mushrooms cost about half the price of their French counterparts.
—Jade Le Deley, Fortune Europe, 3 Feb. 2024
Perfect for dressing up or down this winter, this Charter Club sweater comes in 18 colors, including fuchsia, clementine, and classic black for all the minimalists.
—Kayla Kitts, Peoplemag, 27 Nov. 2023
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 June 2024
Our nights were full of instant ramen and clementines.
—Leslie Jamison, The New Yorker, 15 Jan. 2024
In a Paris market this week, Moroccan clementines and Polish mushrooms cost about half the price of their French counterparts.
—Jade Le Deley, Fortune Europe, 3 Feb. 2024
Perfect for dressing up or down this winter, this Charter Club sweater comes in 18 colors, including fuchsia, clementine, and classic black for all the minimalists.
—Kayla Kitts, Peoplemag, 27 Nov. 2023
See all Example Sentences for clementine
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“Clementine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clementine. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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