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ugli

/ˈʌɡ.li/
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Plural:uglis
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• noun

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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.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ugli. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ugli
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