Tangerine
The tangerine (Citrus tangerina) is a group of orange-colored citrus fruit consisting of hybrids of mandarin orange (Citrus reticulata).
The name was first used for fruit coming from Tangier, Morocco, described as a mandarin variety. Under the Tanaka classification system, Citrus tangerina is considered a separate species. Under the Swingle system, tangerines are considered to be a group of mandarin (C. reticulata) varieties. Genetic study has shown tangerines to be mandarin orange hybrids containing some pomelo DNA. Some differ only in disease resistance. The term is currently applied to any reddish-orange mandarin (and, in some jurisdictions, mandarin-like hybrids, including some tangors).Tangerines are smaller and less rounded than common oranges. The taste is considered less sour, as well as sweeter and stronger, than that of an orange. A ripe tangerine is firm to slightly soft, heavy for its size, and pebbly-skinned with no deep grooves, as well as orange in color. The peel is very thin, with very little bitter white mesocarp, which makes them usually easier to peel and to split into segments. All of these traits are shared by mandarins generally.
Peak tangerine season lasts from autumn to spring. Tangerines are most commonly peeled and eaten out of hand. The fresh fruit is also used in salads, desserts and main dishes. The peel is used fresh or dried as a spice or zest for baking and drinks, and eaten coated in chocolate. Fresh tangerine juice and frozen juice concentrate are commonly available in the United States.
Orange (noun)
An evergreen tree of the genus Citrus such as Citrus sinensis.
Orange (noun)
The fruit of an orange tree; a citrus fruit with a slightly sour flavour.
Orange (noun)
The colour of a ripe fruit of an orange tree, midway between red and yellow.
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Orange (noun)
Orange juice.
Orange (noun)
Orange coloured and flavoured cordial.
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Orange coloured and flavoured soft drink.
Orange (adjective)
Having the colour of the fruit of an orange tree; yellowred; reddish-yellow.
Orange (verb)
To color orange.
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To become orange.
Tangerine (noun)
Any of several varieties of mandarin oranges.
Tangerine (noun)
A deep yellowish-orange colour, like that of a tangerine fruit.
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Tangerine (noun)
A tree that produces tangerines.
Tangerine (adjective)
Of a deep yellowish-orange colour.
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a town in southern France, on the River Rhône, home of the ancestors of the Dutch royal house.
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relating to the Orange Order
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