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murcott

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A variety of hybrid citrus tree (tangor), or the tangerine-type fruit of the tree.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Synonyms: honey tangerine, Smith tangerine

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

Alternative letter-case form of murcott (“a variety of tangerine”).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of

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History

Etymology

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