clementine

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a variety of mandarin orange that is grown around the Mediterranean and in South Africa
  2. noun a mandarin orange of a deep reddish orange color and few seeds

Etymology

From French clémentine, from Clément + -ine, named after French missionary Clément Rodier (1839–1904), who is said to have first bred it. By surface analysis, Clement + -ine.

In classic literature

Synonyms

clementine tree

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