mandarin orange

noun

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The report noted that two mandarin oranges with visible mold were discovered and immediately discarded. Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026 Meyer lemons, which are a cross between a lemon and mandarin oranges, offer a sweet citrus flavor that cuts the creaminess of the cheesecake. Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026 Place a mandarin orange upside down in the center, bring the dough up around it, and pinch to seal, removing any excess dough to reuse. Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026 Meyer Lemon This hybrid of citron and a mandarin orange is not considered a true lemon. Nashia Baker, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mandarin orange

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First Known Use

1771, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of mandarin orange was in 1771

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