Orange:
An orange is a citrus fruit which is a good source of Vitamin C. Oranges are mostly grown in tropical and subtropical climates.
Tangerine:
A tangerine is a citrus fruit which is less sweet in comparison to orange. Tangerines are smaller in comparison to the oranges.
Differences:
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| Definition (www.oxforddictionaries.com) |
A large round juicy fruit with a tough bright reddish-yellow rind. | A small citrus fruit with a loose skin, especially one of a variety with deep orange-red skin. |
| Synonyms | Titian, coral, carrot, salmon, red-yellow, bittersweet | Coral, carrot, salmon, peach and bittersweet |
| Antonyms | Pumpkin, neutral, achromatic | Neutral, achromatic |
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| Types | The orange are of two types:
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| History | The orange is unknown in the wild state; is assumed to have originated in southern China, northeastern India, and perhaps southeastern Asia, and that they were first cultivated in China around 2500 BC. | |
| Word origin | The word orange was originated in the 14th century. | The word tangerine was originated in 1842. |
| Size | Orange is bigger in size. | Tangerine is smaller than orange. |
| Taste | Oranges are sweet. | Tangerines are sour or tart than that of oranges. |
| Removal of peel | Orange comes with hard skin. | The peel of tangerine can be easily removed unlike the orange. |
| Grows | The orange tree grows about 30 feet tall with evergreen leaves. | The tangerine on the other hand grows to a height of about 20 feet with glossy leaves and aromatic flowers. |
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