tangerine

/ˈtændʒəriːn/

Definitions

1. noun

a small, sweet orange-like citrus fruit with loose, easy-to-peel skin

“The fruit stand had a basket of juicy tangerines for sale.”

2. adjective

of or relating to the tangerine fruit or its color

“The tangerine sunset was a beautiful sight to behold.”

3. noun

a colour intermediate between orange and red

“The designer chose a tangerine hue for the new fashion line.”

Synonyms

  • apricot
  • mandarin

Antonyms

  • blueberry
  • lemon