Meaning of the word tangerine in English
What does tangerine mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
tangerine
US /ˈtæn.dʒə.riːn/
UK /ˈtæn.dʒə.riːn/
Noun
1.
a small citrus fruit with a loose skin, especially a variety with deep orange-red skin.
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She peeled a sweet tangerine for a snack.
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The scent of fresh tangerines filled the air.
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Adjective
1.
a deep orange-red color, like that of a tangerine.
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The sunset painted the sky in shades of tangerine and pink.
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She wore a dress in a vibrant tangerine hue.
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