mandarin orange
The 'mandarin orange' is a small, sweet citrus fruit with easily peelable skin, often associated with good fortune in Chinese culture.
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Definition
B2Botany
(technical)A small citrus tree known for producing sweet, easily peelable fruits.
A2General
(common)A small, sweet citrus fruit with a thin, loose skin that is easy to peel.
Example
- She packed a mandarin orange in her lunchbox.
- Mandarin oranges are often eaten during the Lunar New Year.
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