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ugli

/ˈʌɡ.li/
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Plural:uglis
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• noun

1

A large, sweet, and juicy citrus fruit native to Jamaica, characterized by a thick, rough, greenish-yellow rind; it is a natural tangelo, representing a hybrid of a grapefruit, an orange, and a tangerine.

Example

"Despite its unappealing exterior, the ugli is prized for its exceptionally sweet and refreshing flesh."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Originally a registered trademark (UGLI), it is often written in lowercase when used as a common noun for this specific Jamaican citrus hybrid. It should not be confused with the spelling of the adjective 'ugly'.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 1930s as a commercial trademark by G. G. R. Sharp in Jamaica, derived from the word 'ugly' due to the fruit's rough, wrinkled, and unappealing rind.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

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