ortanique

/ɔrtəˈniːk/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of citrus fruit, a hybrid of tangerine and sweet orange

“The ortanique’s sweet flavor made it a popular ingredient in local desserts.”

2. noun

a term used in some Caribbean cultures to refer to a tangerine or mandarin orange

“In the market, she picked out an ortanique and took it home for breakfast.”

Synonyms

  • mandarin
  • tangerine

Antonyms

  • lemon
  • lime