tangelo

• Nom désignant un agrume hybride de pamplemousse et de mandarine, reconnaissable à sa grande taille, sa chair sucrée et juteuse, et sa peau épaisse et ridée.

A noun referring to a citrus fruit that is a hybrid between a grapefruit and a mandarin orange, known for its large size, sweet and juicy flesh, and thick, wrinkled skin.

1. Hybrid citrus fruitB1formal

   A citrus fruit that is a hybrid between a grapefruit and a mandarin orange, known for its sweet and tangy flavor.

   Tangelo (agrume hybride)

   • The tangelo is a popular fruit in Florida.
   • She peeled a tangelo for a refreshing snack.
   • Tangelos are often juicier than regular oranges.

2. Large sweet hybridB1formal

   A large, sweet, and juicy citrus fruit with a thick, wrinkled skin, resulting from crossing a tangerine and a grapefruit.

   Tangelo

   • The tangelo's thick skin makes it easy to peel.
   • He enjoyed the sweet taste of a fresh tangelo.
   • Tangelos are often used in fruit salads for their unique flavor.