honeybell

noun

hon·​ey·​bell ˈhə-nē-ˌbel 

: minneola tangelo

For those unfamiliar with honeybells, they are a hybrid of a tangerine and a pomelo, or grapefruit. Similar in appearance to oranges, they're distinguished by their taste—more mild, less sweet.

—Caitlin Johnston

Word History

First Known Use

1967, in the meaning defined above