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Definition of tangor

tangor

/ˈtæŋ.ɡɔːr/
tan · gor
Plural:tangors
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tangor Lexical Profile

• 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
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Word 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.

• Nearby Words

tangled
tangly
tango
tangor
tangram
tangy
tank

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

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