Food Ingredients - Citrus Fruits

Here you will learn the names of citrus fruits in English such as "orange", "tangerine", and "kumquat".

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orange [noun]

a fruit that is juicy and round and has thick skin

Ex: The market had ripe oranges with bright orange peels .

blood orange [noun]

a citrus fruit with red or maroon-colored flesh, used in culinary applications for its unique appearance and tangy flavor

Ex: Squeezing the juice from a blood orange creates a vibrant and tangy citrus drink .

citron [noun]

a large citrus fruit with a thick rind, known for its tart taste and aromatic qualities

Ex: I added citron to my detox regimen for its cleansing properties .

clementine [noun]

a type of small citrusy fruit, orange in color, with a loose skin, grown in southern Africa

Ex: Clementine is my sister's favorite fruit.

kumquat [noun]

a small orange-like fruit with sweet skin and bitter-tasting flesh

Ex: She enjoyed the sweet-tart flavor of kumquats , eating them whole , including the peel .

lemon [noun]

a juicy sour fruit that is round and has thick yellow skin

Ex: He made a pitcher of homemade lemonade with freshly squeezed lemons .

lime [noun]

a round green fruit with a sour taste

Ex: She plucked a ripe lime from the tree in the backyard to use in her recipe .

mandarin [noun]

a small orange-like fruit with easily removable skin

Ex: They bought a crate of mandarins from the market to make freshly squeezed juice .

navel orange [noun]

a seedless citrus fruit characterized by a prominent, central indentation that resembles a navel

Ex: I suggest grabbing a few navel oranges for their delicious taste and vitamin C content .

satsuma [noun]

a citrus fruit of medium size with a loose orange skin and no seeds, the tree of which endures cold

Ex: As I peel open a satsuma , the sweet citrus scent instantly transports me back to childhood memories .

pomelo [noun]

a large citrus fruit with a thick yellow or green skin and a bittersweet dry pulp

Ex: I remember the first time I tasted a pomelo ; its unique combination of sweet and tangy flavors left a lasting impression on my taste buds .

tangerine [noun]

a small orange fruit with loose skin and juicy flesh

Ex: The fruit bowl on the kitchen counter was filled with oranges , apples , and tangerines .

grapefruit [noun]

a round, citrusy fruit with yellow-orange skin, like a large orange

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tangelo [noun]

an orange-like fruit that is the product of crossing a grapefruit tree with a tangerine tree

Ex: She sliced open a tangelo and savored its juicy segments as a refreshing snack .

king orange [noun]

a large and exceptionally flavorful variety of orange

Ex: I'm planning to make a refreshing king orange sorbet for dessert tonight.

jaffa orange [noun]

a sweet and juicy citrus fruit known for its distinctive flavor and bright orange color

Ex: As I peel the Jaffa orange , its fragrant zest fills the air .

temple orange [noun]

an aromatic citrus fruit hailing from Jamaica, known for its sweet and tangy flavor

Ex: The exceptional taste of Temple oranges makes them a prized ingredient in gourmet recipes .

Buddha's hand [noun]

a fragrant citrus fruit with a hand-like appearance, used for culinary purposes

Ex: Buddha's hand is an expensive fruit, but its exceptional taste makes it worth the cost.

tangor [noun]

a citrus fruit that is a hybrid of a tangerine and an orange

Ex: My tangor marmalade turned out deliciously tangy and sweet.

ugli fruit [noun]

a citrus fruit that is known for its rough and wrinkled appearance, yet has a sweet and tangy flavor

Ex: The ugli fruit 's bright orange color and unique shape make it a fun and eye-catching addition to fruit platters .

Rangpur [noun]

a citrus fruit that resembles an orange but has a sour taste similar to a lime

Ex: I often use Rangpur in my special beverages .

key lime [noun]

a small, round citrus fruit with a distinct tart and aromatic flavor

Ex: Drizzling key lime syrup over pancakes or waffles gives them a delicious tropical twist .

bergamot orange [noun]

a citrus fruit known for its distinct and fragrant flavor, commonly used in teas, perfumes, and culinary applications

Ex: Enhance your salad with tangy bergamot orange for a dose of vitamin E.

bitter orange [noun]

a citrus fruit with a tart and slightly bitter flavor

Ex: Adding a few drops of bitter orange essential oil to my bath helps me relax and unwind after a long day .

sweet orange [noun]

a citrus fruit known for its juicy and sweet flavor

Ex: A slice of sweet orange adds a delightful touch to a cold glass of iced tea .

citrange [noun]

a hybrid citrus fruit resulting from the crossbreeding of a citron and a sweet orange

Ex: I couldn't wait to surprise my grandson with a scoop of the new citrange-flavored ice cream I found at the supermarket.

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