clementine

Noun
US[klem-uhn-tahyn]/ˈklɛmənˌtaɪn/3 syllablesalso [klem-uhn-teen] /ˈklɛmənˌtin/
Synonyms: clementine tree

Open English WordNet

Noun (2)

  1. a variety of mandarin orange that is grown around the Mediterranean and in South AfricaSynonyms: clementine treeType of mandarin, mandarin orange
  2. a mandarin orange of a deep reddish orange color and few seedsType of mandarin, mandarin orange
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Webster's Dictionary (1913)

Clem′ent·ine adjective

Of or pertaining to Clement, esp. to St. Clement of Rome and the spurious homilies attributed to him, or to Pope Clement V. and his compilations of canon law.

Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), from GCIDE 0.54

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