Clementina

/ˌkləmenˈtiːnə/ noun

Definition

A small seedless citrus fruit, also called a clementine, with a sweet orange flavor and loose, easy-to-peel skin.

Etymology

From French clémentin, likely named after Father Clément Rodier, a French missionary in Algeria who reportedly cultivated early specimens. Named as a feminine form (Clementina) in some Romance languages.

Kelly Says

Clementinas are proof that humans can improve on nature—they're a hybrid of tangerines and bitter oranges that were carefully selected and bred until seedless varieties dominated markets, making them the 'perfect' convenient fruit.

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