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tangerine

[tan-juh-reen, tan-juh-reen] / ˌtæn dʒəˈrin, ˈtæn dʒəˌrin /


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There are also around 16 fruit trees on the property—including orange, tangerine, grapefruit, lemon, and lime trees—as well as a brick-enclosed vegetable garden.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026

New York had not even hosted an NBA finals game since Steve Jobs was hawking tangerine iMacs.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 9, 2026

Or a whole tangerine and an entire avocado toast, as opposed to a sliver?

From Salon ● May 17, 2026

A recently installed waterfall runs over stones, creating a soundtrack to a tranquil courtyard that’s bursting with spring blooms in tangerine and magenta and mustard.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 15, 2025

Betty Bright pulled out a brown bag and tossed everyone a tangerine.

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor

Follow the narrow, winding streets in search of handmade leather goods, silver jewelry, spices and herbs, olive oil and products made from Bodrum tangerines.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026

Or, if you’ve ever been to Ojai, you’ll know the sweet, citrusy scent of Pixie tangerines that lingers in the air.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 4, 2024

Each culture has its own list of special foods during the new year, including dumplings, rice cakes, spring rolls, tangerines, fish and meats.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 8, 2024

Some described smelling tangerines, chlorine or cleaning agents.

From Washington Times ● Mar. 5, 2023

We all gathered in a circle on the sideline to eat our tangerines.

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor




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