tangerine
|tan-ge-rine|
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/ˌtæn.dʒəˈriːn/
small citrus fruit
Etymology
Etymology Information
'tangerine' originates from the word 'Tangier,' a city in Morocco, where the fruit was first shipped to Europe.
Historical Evolution
'tangerine' changed from the French word 'tangerin' and eventually became the modern English word 'tangerine'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the fruit from Tangier, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of a type of citrus fruit and its color.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a small citrus fruit with a loose skin, similar to an orange but smaller and less sour.
I peeled a tangerine for a quick snack.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39