1. A variety of mandarin orange with a sweet flavor and loose skin, developed in Jamaica.
Usage: Usually used in plural or as a mass noun.; Also called ortanique orange.

Examples

• The ortaniques from Jamaica are known for their exceptional sweetness.
• She bought a bag of ortaniques at the farmer's market.
• Ortaniques have a thinner skin than regular oranges, making them easy to peel.
• The citrus grower specializes in growing ortaniques and other tropical varieties.