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Definition of tangor
tangor
/ˈtæŋ.ɡɔːr/
tan · gor
Plural:tangors
tangor Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A citrus fruit that is a hybrid cross between a tangerine (mandarin) and a sweet orange, characterized by a sweet flavor, deep orange color, and an easy-to-peel rind.
Example
"The agricultural extension recommended planting the tangor, as the hybrid typically inherits the cold tolerance of the tangerine and the sweetness of the orange."
Synonyms
View all synonyms for tangorWord Nuance & Usage
Often confused with a 'tangelo', which is a hybrid of a tangerine and a grapefruit or pomelo, whereas a tangor is crossed strictly with a sweet orange.
Word Origin & Etymology
Coined in the early 20th century (circa 1919) by the United States Department of Agriculture as a portmanteau of the words 'tangerine' and 'orange'.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tangor. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tangor