Definitions

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  • noun a cross between an orange and tangerine

Etymologies

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From orange, tangerine, and unique.

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  • Supposedly the word is a blend of 'orange', 'tangerine', and 'unique'.

    March 13, 2011

  • Spot on...and I always thought it must be French

    March 14, 2011

  • Uffa, I read that as a blend of outrage, tangerine and unique. For those very special occasions when citrus stirs your soul to snarl & gnash ala Boundless Vex.

    March 14, 2011