へそみかん

noun

navel orange

A type of orange with a navel-like formation at the blossom end. The Japanese name literally means 'navel mandarin'.

See also: ネーブル

• 冬ふゆになると、へそみかんが店てん頭とうに並ならぶ。

  In winter, navel oranges appear in stores.

• へそみかんは甘あまくてジューシーだ。

  Navel oranges are sweet and juicy.