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Definition of murcott

murcott

/ˈmɜːr.kɑːt/
mur · cott
Plural:murcotts
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murcott Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A high-yielding variety of tangor, which is a citrus hybrid between a tangerine and a sweet orange, characterized by its remarkably sweet, reddish-orange juice and thin, tightly clinging rind.

Example

"We bought a bag of ripe murcotts at the farmers' market to squeeze for our morning breakfast."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Named after Charles Murcott Smith, a Florida citrus nurseryman who propagated the variety in the 1920s. The fruit itself is widely believed to have originated from an earlier United States Department of Agriculture citrus breeding program led by Walter T. Swingle.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Murcott. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/murcott
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