Mandarin Orange Tree (Noun)
Meaning
Shrub or small tree having flattened globose fruit with very sweet aromatic pulp and thin yellow-orange to flame-orange rind that is loose and easily removed; native to southeastern Asia.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The farmer carefully tended to the mandarin orange tree, making sure it received enough water and sunlight to produce a bountiful harvest.
- Mandarin orange trees are popular in warm climates due to their compact size and fragrant blossoms.
- The gardener planted a mandarin orange tree in her backyard, eager to enjoy the sweet and tangy fruit in the summer months.
- The nursery sold a variety of citrus trees, including the popular mandarin orange tree, which was a favorite among local gardeners.
- In the orchard, the mandarin orange trees were loaded with fruit, their bright orange rinds standing out against the lush green foliage.