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mandarin orange

noun

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Nest New York delivers on the sort of scent profile that relates holiday cheer with pomegranate, mandarin orange, pine, cloves, and cinnamon with a hint of vanilla and amber, and at 25% off. Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025 Nest New York Classic Holiday Candle Notes of pomegranate, mandarin orange, pine, cloves, cinnamon, vanilla, and amber come together in this votive candle with an impressive 60-hour burn time. Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 29 Nov. 2025 This small citrus fruit is a cross between a kumquat and a mandarin orange, with a sour taste. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2025 The fabric is light enough to layer on travel days yet cozy enough for chilly winter escapes, and the vibrant color options, like royal blue and mandarin orange, add a cheerful twist to the traditional knit. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 10 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mandarin orange

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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“Mandarin orange.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mandarin%20orange. Accessed 9 Dec. 2025.

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