a former province on S Kyushu, in SW Japan: famous for its porcelain ware.
(lowercase) a kind of mandarin orange.
a small citrus tree, Citrus nobilis var. unshiu, cultivated, esp in Japan, for its edible fruit
the fruit of this tree, which has a loose rind and easily separable segments
C19: originally from the province of Satsuma , Japan
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Wednesday, when officers responded to the 5600 block of Satsuma Avenue.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 21, 2026
They are doorstep lender Provident, Satsuma payday loans, Greenwood - a doorstep lender defunct since 2014 - and Glo, a guarantor loan brand.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2021
All three of these aspects of Japanese psychology formed the crux of that Tom Cruise film of 2003, “The Last Samurai,” a romanticized version of the Satsuma Rebellion of 1877.
From Salon ● Jun. 21, 2015
Grilled and sliced, they lent an agreeably liverish swagger to a strikingly composed salad landscaped with red beet purée, pickled Satsuma, pistachios and leaves of escarole and arugula dressed in mustard-seed vinaigrette.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 6, 2014
Naturally, therefore, there were in Satsuma some men who were more partial to Saigo and others more inclined to Okubo.
From A Fantasy of Far Japan Summer Dream Dialogues by Suyematsu, Baron Kencho
Just about everyone in this community has lemon and satsuma trees that are prolific producers each fall, so between us there is plenty of both to go around.
From Salon ● Sep. 14, 2022
At 40 years old, James Anderson remains the maestro, still able to arc a satsuma around corners.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2022
When it comes to service, the attractive, attentive waitstaff can deftly expound on satsuma and other unfamiliar ingredients without resorting to their Moleskin notes.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 18, 2022
Several small fruit trees will add beauty and fruit to the garden including kumquats, bearss limes, meyer lemons, satsuma tangerines, pineapple guavas and Buddha’s hand citrus.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 31, 2022
I expected another satsuma to be thrown or another oath to be hurled.
From "Black Like Me" by John Howard Griffin
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