clementine

noun

clem·en·tine | \ ˈkle-mən-ˌtēn

, -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

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In a punch bowl, combine cranberry juice, gin and clementine juice. — The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, "Cranberry 75 Punch," 14 Nov. 2018 Cut away peel and white pith of grapefruits, oranges and clementine and slice into rounds. — The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, "Winter Citrus Fruit Salad," 28 Nov. 2018 Frédéric Malle’s luxe citric magnolia-scented balm soothes skin after a day spent in the sun, while Dior’s shimmering clementine-and-lemon nail lacquers promise that the lady of the house will stride into fall on a bright note. — Zoe Ruffner, Vogue, "10 Labor Day Weekend Beauty Gifts That Capitalize on Chic," 28 Aug. 2018 This bright and sparkling blend is reminiscent of a sunny drive down the California coast with notes of clementine, mandarin, juniper berries and star anise. — Leah Melby Clinton, Marie Claire, "8 Beauty Bloggers Reveal Their Luxe Sephora Hauls," 10 Sep. 2018 Two clementine trees frame the entrance, and a fig tree just waking up from winter marks the entrance to the backyard. — Aliza Abarbanel, Bon Appetit, "Hesperios Founder Autumn Hruby Just Opened a Cafe in Her Dreamy Manhattan Shop," 21 May 2018 Their torsos look like Christmas stockings overstuffed with clementines. — Leah Beckmann, The Cut, "Magic Mike Live: Las Vegas," 21 June 2018 Pair with two clementines and a handful of whole grain crackers. — Philly.com, "Ideas to get out of the midyear lunchbox slump," 2 Feb. 2018 Spicy tuna tartare bruschetta ($13) combines the fish with avocado, pistachios and clementine for a bright accent. — Carol Deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Stella Van Buren’s looks outdazzle the food," 30 Jan. 2018

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