noun
- A hybrid citrus fruit that is a cross between an orange and a tangerine, with a sweet flavor and loose skin.
Usage: Also called ortanique orange or ortanique mandarin.; Primarily grown in Jamaica and other tropical regions.
Examples
- The ortanique is prized for its sweet taste and easy-to-peel skin.
- Jamaican farmers have cultivated ortaniques for decades.
- At the market, ortaniques were selling for a premium price.
- The ortanique combines the sweetness of an orange with the tanginess of a tangerine.