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Definition of ortanique

ortanique

/ˌɔːrtəˈniːk/
or · ta · nique
Plural:ortaniques
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ortanique Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A sweet, nearly seedless citrus fruit that is a natural hybrid cross between a sweet orange and a tangerine, originally discovered in Jamaica.

Example

"The local market featured a vibrant display of tropical fruits, including starfruit, mangoes, and freshly picked ortaniques."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in Jamaica in the 1920s as a portmanteau blending 'or(ange)', 'tan(gerine)', and '(un)ique', reflecting its hybrid origin and distinctive qualities.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ortanique. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ortanique
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