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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The mill also won with clementine oil in 2017 and basil in 2021, and has taken home Good Food Awards in other categories for its biscotti and granola.
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Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Pair with a ready-to-eat fruit, like a clementine, banana, or a handful of grapes, for a truly well-rounded quick plate.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 2 June 2026
Embrace seasonal prints in subtle shades like salmon and clementine, like this version from French brand Sézane.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2026
Think seedless watermelons or clementines.
—Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
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Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Pair with a ready-to-eat fruit, like a clementine, banana, or a handful of grapes, for a truly well-rounded quick plate.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 2 June 2026
Embrace seasonal prints in subtle shades like salmon and clementine, like this version from French brand Sézane.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2026
Think seedless watermelons or clementines.
—Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
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“Clementine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clementine. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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