mandarin orange

noun

: mandarin sense 3

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The ethereal experience continues with full on flavors of kumquat, Bartlett pear, mandarin orange, apple, and brilliant acidity in the finish. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2026 Chicken and mushroom gravy, brown rice, green beans, mandarin oranges and milk. — Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Sep. 2026 Good news—the scent inside is equally exciting, a woody, aromatic fragrance with top notes of spicy ginger balanced by juicy mandarin orange and crisp pear. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 12 Aug. 2026 The Bluey kids meal with a mini hot dog, mandarin orange and drink at Troubadour Tavern still costs $6. — Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for mandarin orange

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1771, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of mandarin orange was in 1771

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mandarin orange

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mandarin orange

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