clementine

noun

clem·​en·​tine ˈkle-mən-ˌtēn How to pronounce clementine (audio)
-ˌtīn
: a small nearly seedless citrus fruit that is probably a hybrid between a tangerine and an orange

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All of this results in extra virgin olive oil that has a robust flavor and is beautifully infused with additions like Meyer lemons, clementines, basil, chili, garlic, and more. Esha Chhabra, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024 These notes are softened by a cozy interplay of vanilla and clementine, evoking the warmth of a church or cottage tucked away in the Icelandic countryside. Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 26 Nov. 2024 Ghost Mozzarella Cheese Sticks Much like clementines, cheese sticks make for a great decorating canvas. Nafeesah Allen, Parents, 30 Sep. 2024 Use a food-safe marker to draw cute jack-o-lantern faces on tangerines, oranges, or clementines. Nafeesah Allen, Parents, 30 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for clementine 

Word History

Etymology

French clémentine probably from Clément Rodier, French priest who discovered the hybrid circa 1902

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of clementine was in 1943

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“Clementine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clementine. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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