mandarin orange

Meaning

1. A small citrus tree (Citrus reticulata) with oblate fruits smaller than the (so-named) sweet oranges.
2. The fruit of this tree; in loose, informal usage, the term may include other similar citrus fruits such as Citrus unshiu (satsuma or mikan).
3. Alternative letter-case form of mandarin orange.

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