tangor
Definition
Noun: 1. A specific hybrid citrus tree: A tangor is a type of citrus tree that is a hybrid between a sweet orange (Citrus sinensis) and a mandarin orange (Citrus reticulata). It is known for its large size and the specific qualities of its fruit. 2. The fruit of this tree: The word also refers to the fruit itself, which is typically large, sweet, deep orange in color, and has skin that is relatively easy to peel.
Usage Examples
- Noun (referring to the tree):
- The tangor in our backyard produces an abundant harvest every winter.
- Farmers are planting more tangors because they are well-suited to the local climate.
- Noun (referring to the fruit):
- For breakfast, she enjoyed a juicy tangor from Florida.
- The fruit salad was made with segments of grapefruit, tangerine, and tangor.
Advanced Usage
- In botanical or agricultural contexts: The term "tangor" is used precisely to classify and discuss this specific citrus hybrid, distinguishing it from pure oranges, mandarins, and other hybrids like tangelos (a hybrid of tangerine and grapefruit).
- The study compared the cold tolerance of several tangor cultivars.
Variants and Related Words
- Citrus hybrid: A general term for any plant that is a cross between two different citrus species, which includes tangors.
- Mandarin orange (Citrus reticulata): One of the parent species of the tangor.
- Sweet orange (Citrus sinensis): The other parent species of the tangor.
Synonyms
- Citrus fruit (general)
- Orange-mandarin hybrid (descriptive)
Different Meanings
The word "tangor" has a very specific meaning and is not commonly used in general English outside of contexts discussing citrus fruits, horticulture, or agriculture. It does not have other unrelated meanings.
Noun
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large citrus tree having large sweet deep orange fruit that is easily peeled; widely cultivated in Florida
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