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Tangerine

Verb / ˌtændʒɜ:ˈi:n / Another word for tangerine — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a small, sweet citrus fruit that is similar to an orange but has a looser skin and is easier to peel

Synonyms & similar words

tangerinetree mandarin clementine satsuma naartjie cutie sweetie honeybell tangelo minneola orangelo dancy kinnow nova grapefruit pomelo

Example sentences

  1. I peeled a tangerine for a snack.
  2. My mom put tangerine slices in my lunchbox.
  3. I smelled the sweet scent of a tangerine.
  4. My grandma made tangerine juice for breakfast.
  5. I ate a tangerine while watching TV.

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  • Life is uncertain. Eat dessert first. -Ernestine Ulmer
  • The only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it. -Oscar Wilde
  • I have measured out my life with coffee spoons. -T.S. Eliot

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