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Definition of orangequat
orangequat
/ˈɔːr.ɪndʒˌkwɑːt/
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Plural:orangequats
orangequat Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A small citrus fruit that is a hybrid cross between a mandarin orange and a kumquat, typically characterized by a sweet, edible rind and tart, acidic pulp.
Example
"The chef decided to candy the orangequats to serve as a tart and colorful garnish for the winter dessert."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Coined in the early 20th century in the United States as a portmanteau of 'orange' (specifically the Satsuma mandarin) and 'kumquat', to name the hybrid created by botanist Eugene May.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Orangequat. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/orangequat