Definition of "naartjie" [naartjie]

• Citrus reticulata, Citrus nobilis (mandarin, satsuma, tangerine); a soft, loose-skinned tangerine. (noun)

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• "According to the Esoteric Oils site, Mandarin oil is extracted from Citrus reticulata (also known as Citrus nobilis, madurensis, unshiu, deliciosa) of the Rutaceae family and is also known as European mandarin, tangerine, naartjie and true mandarin."
• "The food boxes will be filled with traditional festive fare including a turkey-filled roll, naartjie or orange, fruit pie and a chocolate santa."
• "We all want to be popular, but I'm not sure Mzanzi is the place for you - unless you enjoy a faceful of brandy-'n-coke or a naartjie-to-the back-of - the-head every now and then."