satsuma
1 synonym for satsuma, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A small, sweet, seedless citrus fruit related to the mandarin orange, easy to peel by hand.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
satsuma tree
Etymology
Named after Satsuma, an old province in southern Japan, from where the fruit was first exported to the West.
Full origin of satsuma →Frequently asked questions
What does “satsuma” mean?
The word “satsuma” means a small, sweet, seedless citrus fruit related to the mandarin orange, easy to peel by hand. In plain terms, a small, easy-peel orange, closely related to the mandarin and tangerine.
How do you pronounce “satsuma”?
“Satsuma” is pronounced sat-SOO-muh (/sætˈsu.mə/ in IPA).
How do you use “satsuma” in a sentence?
Here is “satsuma” used in a sentence: “She packed a satsuma in her son's lunchbox.”
What part of speech is “satsuma”?
“Satsuma” is a noun.
