mandarin orange

Meaning

  1. A small citrus tree (Citrus reticulata) with oblate fruits smaller than the (so-named) sweet oranges.
  2. The fruit of this tree; in loose, informal usage, the term may include other similar citrus fruits such as Citrus unshiu (satsuma or mikan).

Synonyms

mandarin orange tree

Citrus reticulata

Chinese honey orange

tangerine orange

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