Definition of clementine
: a small nearly seedless citrus fruit that is probably a hybrid between a tangerine and an orange
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Their torsos look like Christmas stockings overstuffed with clementines.
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Pair with two clementines and a handful of whole grain crackers.
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Spicy tuna tartare bruschetta ($13) combines the fish with avocado, pistachios and clementine for a bright accent.
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But the size of this bag is what makes it pretty, like a seashell or a clementine in the palm of your hand.
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But with the exception of a few products, such as Bolthouse Farms carrots or Cuties clementines, fresh goods don’t have brands, or at least not ones that the consumer knows.
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Strawberries, blueberries, clementines, and a honey-Dijon mustard dressing will satisfy a sweet craving, while chicken, spinach, and almonds keep you satisified.
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There is a piano, candles, baskets of clementines, coffee and cake.
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There’s a clementine tree potted at the front of the store.
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Origin and Etymology of clementine
French clémentine probably from Clément Rodier, French priest who discovered the hybrid circa 1902
CLEMENTINE Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of clementine for English Language Learners
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: a kind of orange that is small and sweet
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