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Definition of clementine

clementine

/ˈklɛm.ən.tiːn/
clem · en · tine
Plural:clementines
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clementine Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A small, sweet, easily peeled citrus fruit that is a virtually seedless variety of mandarin orange.

Example

"She packed a clementine in her daughter's lunchbox for a healthy midday snack."

2

The citrus tree that bears clementines, cultivated primarily in Mediterranean regions.

Example

"The farmer planted a new grove of clementines to keep up with the rising winter demand."

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• Nearby Words

clemency
clemens
clement
clementine
clemently
clemenules
clench

Word Origin & Etymology

Named after Father Clément Rodier, a French missionary who is credited with discovering or developing this hybrid variety of mandarin orange in the garden of his orphanage in Algeria around 1902.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Clementine. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/clementine
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