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Definition of clemenules

clemenules

/ˌklɛm.ənˈjuːlz/
clem · en · ules

Plural:clemenules
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clemenules Lexical Profile

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1

A high-quality, popular variety of clementine mandarin originally cultivated in Spain, widely prized by consumers and growers for being sweet, seedless, and exceptionally easy to peel.

Example

"During the winter holiday season, the local market was overflowing with crates of freshly harvested clemenules."

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Word Origin & Etymology

A portmanteau of 'clementine' and 'Nules', named after the town of Nules in Castellón, Spain, where this highly popular citrus mutation was spontaneously discovered in 1953.

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