satsuma
/'sætsumə/
Definition
- Noun:
- A type of citrus fruit: A satsuma is a specific variety of mandarin orange, known for being medium-sized, largely seedless, and having a thin, smooth, easy-to-peel skin.
- A historical pottery style: A satsuma is also a type of Japanese pottery, originally from Satsuma province, known for its cream-colored, crackled glaze and elaborate decoration.
Examples of Usage
- Noun (Fruit):
- I packed a satsuma in my lunch.
- Satsumas are sweeter and easier to peel than many other citrus fruits.
- Noun (Pottery):
- The museum has a beautiful collection of antique satsuma vases.
- This satsuma bowl dates from the 19th century.
Advanced Usage
- As a modifier: The term can be used attributively to describe things related to the fruit or the pottery.
- satsuma tree (the tree that bears the fruit)
- satsuma ware (pottery in the satsuma style)
Variants and Related Words
- Satsuma mandarin: A fuller name for the fruit, specifying its type.
- Unshu mikan: The Japanese name for the same type of mandarin fruit.
Synonyms
- Mandarin orange: A general term for the category of citrus fruit to which the satsuma belongs. (Note: 'satsuma' is a specific type of mandarin.)
- Tangerine: Another type of mandarin orange, often used more loosely as a synonym, though it is a different variety.
Related Idioms or Phrases
(This word is not commonly used in English idioms or phrasal verbs.)
Noun
-
medium-sized largely seedless mandarin orange with thin smooth skin
-
a variety of mandarin orange
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