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Definition of dekopon

dekopon

/ˈdɛk.oʊˌpɑːn/
dek · o · pon
Plural:dekopons
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dekopon Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A large, seedless variety of mandarin orange originally developed in Japan, distinguished by a pronounced bump or topknot at its stem end and prized for its exceptionally sweet, juicy flavor.

Example

"At the specialty grocery store, the large, bumpy dekopons were prized for their easy-to-peel skin and rich citrus flavor."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese 'dekopon' (デコポン), a portmanteau of 'deko' (meaning uneven or bumpy, referring to its characteristic topknot) and 'pon' (from 'ponkan', one of its parent citrus varieties).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dekopon. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dekopon
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