tangerine — A small citrus fruit with a loose skin that is easy to peel
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A small citrus fruit with a loose skin that is easy to peel
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtændʒəriːn/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother always had a bowl of tangerines during winter holidays.
- He tried to juggle tangerines but ended up making orange juice on the floor.
- The vitamin C in tangerines helps boost your immune system.
tangerine
NOUN[/ˈtændʒəriːn/]
A small citrus fruit with a loose skin that is easy to peel
Easy-to-peel small citrus fruit
A marine enjoys tangerine in his daily routine
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Tangerine derives from Tangier, the Moroccan port city from which these citrus fruits were exported to Europe in the 19th century. The fruit's name reflects its commercial origin, becoming associated with the city that facilitated its distribution to Western markets.
Breakdown
Tangier (the Moroccan port city) + -ine (French adjectival suffix forming nouns). The suffix converts the place name into a common noun denoting the fruit type.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother always had a bowl of tangerines during winter holidays.”
“He tried to juggle tangerines but ended up making orange juice on the floor.”
“The vitamin C in tangerines helps boost your immune system.”
“She wore a tangerine-colored dress that matched her cheerful personality.”
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