Definitions
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- noun a cross between an
orange andtangerine
Etymologies
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From orange, tangerine, and unique.
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There were also "ortanique oranges" from a grove in Florida that belongs to the market development director's parents.
erinmckean commented on the word ortanique
Supposedly the word is a blend of 'orange', 'tangerine', and 'unique'.
March 13, 2011
goff commented on the word ortanique
Spot on...and I always thought it must be French
March 14, 2011
bilby commented on the word ortanique
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