tangelo

[ tan-juh-loh ]

noun

, plural tan·ge·los.

1. a hybrid citrus fruit, Citrus tangelo, that is a cross between the grapefruit and the tangerine and is cultivated in several varieties.

tangelo

/ ˈtændʒəˌləʊ /

noun

1. a hybrid produced by crossing a tangerine tree with a grapefruit tree
2. the fruit of this hybrid, having orange acid-tasting flesh

Word History and Origins

Origin of tangelo¹

First recorded in 1900–05; tang(erine) + (pom)elo

Word History and Origins

Origin of tangelo¹

C20: from tang ( erine ) + ( pom ) elo

Example Sentences

Among others signed to the practice squad: offensive tackle Tyler Vrabel, the son of Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel, and defensive tackle Derrick Tangelo.

From Seattle Times

Arnold Ebiketie and Derrick Tangelo are both fifth-year seniors, but both are in their first year in the program after transferring from Temple and Duke, respectively.

From Seattle Times

“He’s a very dynamic player,” Tangelo said.

From Seattle Times

"I felt like leaving Duke would give me more exposure," Tangelo said.

From Fox News

“I felt like leaving Duke would give me more exposure,” Tangelo said.

From Seattle Times