tangerine
noun/ˈtændʒəriːn/
Frequency rank: #13,854 most common English word
Meaning
A small, loose-skinned citrus fruit that is orange in color and easy to peel.
Example sentence
She peeled tangerine and shared the sweet segments with her friends.
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