Satsuma

/sætˈsuːmə/ noun

Definition

A seedless orange with loose skin that's easy to peel, or a type of fine Japanese pottery.

Etymology

Named after Satsuma, a province in Japan where both the pottery and the oranges originated. Traders brought both to Europe in the 19th century.

Kelly Says

A satsuma orange and satsuma pottery share the same origin, but most English speakers only know the fruit—it's a word where the food meaning completely eclipsed the ceramic heritage!

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