Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tangerina
noun
/ˌtæn.dʒəˈriː.nə/
Definition
A small orange or fruit that is easy to peel and has a sweet taste.
Examples
- The tangerina is a great snack for kids due to its sweetness and easy-to-peel skin.
- In the spring, we often enjoy tangerinas in our fruit salads.
- She bought a bag of tangerinas from the market for the picnic.
Meaning
The term refers specifically to a type of citrus fruit that is smaller than an orange and has a loose skin, making it easy to eat.
Synonyms
- Clementine
- Mandarin
- Satsuma