mandarin orange

noun

: mandarin sense 3

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Ng describes it as a mix between lemon and mandarin orange, with underlying notes of lime and grapefruit. —

Emily Laurence, Good Housekeeping, 4 Jan. 2023 From the kitchen, there's King Crab fried rice ($20.88) with miso butter, bacon and Fresno chili pepper or orange chicken ($16.88) served with bok choy, mandarin orange and orange zest. —

Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 7 May 2021 Appealing aromas of mandarin orange, yellow peach and strawberry aromas. —

Tom Hyland, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2022 Sweet variations like strawberry-pretzel and mandarin orange are still popular in the Midwest, as is a fruity cranberry rendition that tastes great at Thanksgiving. —

Eric Kim, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2022 The aromatic fougére cologne features a spicy heart of Somalian frankincense and cardamom, with effervescent top notes of mandarin orange and French lavender. —

Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 30 Sep. 2022 The fragrance features pomegranate, mandarin orange, pine, cloves, and cinnamon (plus a hint of vanilla and amber!), making this seasonal scent a true delight. —

Sarah Wolf Halverson, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Nov. 2022 The top notes of Happy are packed with zingy citrus aromas, including mandarin orange, kaffir lime, calamansi (also known as Philippine lime) and lemon. —

Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 7 Nov. 2022 The wine’s creamy mouthfeel showcases flavors like red raspberries, mandarin orange, lime zest and saline. —

Michael Alberty, oregonlive, 22 Oct. 2022 See More

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Word History

First Known Use

1771, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of mandarin orange was in 1771

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