Definition

Noun 1. A type of citrus fruit: A hybrid fruit, specifically a cross between a mandarin orange and a lemon or citron. It is known for its very sour, acidic flesh and its orange-colored rind.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The rangpur looks like a small, dark orange but tastes intensely sour, like a lime.
  • He used the juice from a rangpur to make a flavorful and tart salad dressing.
  • The tree in their garden produces an abundance of rangpurs each season.

Advanced Usage

• As a descriptor: The name "rangpur" is primarily used for the fruit itself but can also describe things made from it or its flavor profile.
  • They served a delicious rangpur marmalade with the scones.
  • The cocktail had a distinct rangpur tang.

Variants and Related Words

• Rangpur lime: A common alternative name for this fruit, though it is not a true lime.
  • The recipe specifically calls for Rangpur lime juice.

Synonyms

• Citrus hybrid: A general term for a fruit created by crossing two citrus species.
• Lemanderin: A less common portmanteau name referencing its parentage (lemon + mandarin).

Notes on Meaning

The rangpur is often mistaken for a lime due to its high acidity and common name "Rangpur lime," but botanically it is a mandarin-lemon hybrid. Its primary use is similar to that of limes or lemons in culinary applications, providing a sharp, citrusy flavor.

Noun

1. hybrid between mandarin orange and lemon having very acid fruit with orange peel