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    Clementina (en. Clementine)

    /klemenˈtina/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    The fruit of the clementine tree, a hybrid between the mandarin and the orange.
    Clementines are ideal for a fresh dessert.
    Las clementinas son ideales para un postre fresco.
    Tree that produces clementines.
    The clementine tree grows well in warm climates.
    El clementino crece bien en climas cálidos.
    Variety of mandarin, small and seedless.
    I bought a box of clementines for the party.
    Compré una caja de clementinas para la fiesta.

    Etymology

    The term comes from the name of Father Clément Rodier, who cultivated this hybrid in Algeria in the 19th century.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    seasonal clementines
    Clementines that are in the harvest season.
    clementinas de temporada
    to be as sweet as a clementine
    Description of someone or something that is very kind or sweet.
    ser tan dulce como una clementina

    Related Words

    clementine tree
    Tree that produces clementines.
    clementino
    mandarin
    Similar fruit, often used as a synonym.
    mandarina

    Slang Meanings

    Colloquial expression to refer to something pleasant or good.
    That trip was so clementine.
    Ese viaje fue tan clementino.
    Endearing term to refer to someone dear.
    Hello, clementine, how are you?
    Hola, clementina, ¿cómo estás?