mandarin
man-da-rin · noun
Definitions
noun
- 1.
A small citrus fruit with a loose, easily peeled skin and sweet flesh.
- 2.
The standard official form of the Chinese language, based on the Beijing dialect.
- 3.
A high-ranking government official or bureaucrat, especially one who is perceived as powerful or influential.
Forms
plural: mandarins
Related words
Etymology
From Portuguese mandarim, from Malay menteri, ultimately from Sanskrit mantrin (counselor).