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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

This ageworthy bottling delivers big acidity, with notes of lime zest, white blossom, tangerine and grilled lemon.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026

"It totally blindsided me - I had a tumour the size of a tangerine which had a cyst attached to it," Kirsty said.

From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026

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

From Salon ● May 17, 2026

The tangerine was very sour, I had a sharp, bitter taste in my mouth, and I had only just noticed it.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier

Farmers grow passion fruit, pomegranates and tangerines, and islanders relish a fiery shochu liquor made with brown sugar.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026

Citrus lingers — oranges, grapefruit, tangerines — holding onto the last of their brightness like a lantern carried through fog.

From Salon ● Mar. 1, 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

The oranges, tangerines and Minneolas have been so delicious.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 25, 2024

Tart apples, cherries, grapes, and unblemished tangerines: he was of the opinion that because they weren't wrapped, these things were free for the taking.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris


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