Definition
minneola
noun
- A large citrus fruit that is a hybrid of a grapefruit and a tangerine, with a distinctive knob at the top and a sweet, juicy flavor.
Usage: Also called a tangelo or honeybell in some regions.; Named after Minneola, Florida, where it was developed.
Examples
- The minneola is sweeter than a regular grapefruit.
- She peeled the minneola and shared the segments with her family.
- Minneolas are in season during the winter months.
- The distinctive bump on top of a minneola makes it easy to identify.
- We bought a bag of minneolas at the farmer's market.