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Definition of tangelo

tangelo

/ˈtæn.dʒə.loʊ/
tan · ge · lo
Plural:tangelos
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tangelo Lexical Profile

tangelo Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A hybrid citrus fruit produced by crossing a tangerine or mandarin orange with a grapefruit or pomelo, characterized by its loose skin, characteristic protruding neck, and sweet-tart flavor.

Example

"She peeled a juicy tangelo for breakfast, enjoying how easily the rind separated from the fruit."

• Rhymes for tangelo

• Nearby Words

tandoori
tandoori chicken
tang
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tangent
tangential
tangentially

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in 1904, the word is a portmanteau blending 'tangerine' and 'pomelo', reflecting the fruit's hybrid botanical origin.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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