naartjie

/ ˈnɑːtʃɪ /

noun

1. a tangerine

Word History and Origins

Origin of naartjie¹

Afrikaans

Example Sentences

In the South African cakes you’ll find marula — a fruit that grows in the veld, typically used to make a popular liqueur — and naartjie, a type of sweet mandarin orange.

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