murcott

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A variety of hybrid citrus tree (tangor), or the tangerine-type fruit of the tree.
noun
  1. Alternative letter-case form of murcott (“a variety of tangerine”).

Word forms

murcott murcotts

Etymology

Named for Charles Murcott Smith, a fruit grower in Florida during the early 20th century.

Synonyms

honey tangerine Smith tangerine
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