bitter orange

noun

Examples of bitter orange in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Unlike Canary Island mojos, which rely on chiles and vinegar, Cuban mojo gets its signature tartness from bitter orange juice. Saveur Editors, Saveur, 11 Apr. 2024 Cointreau carves out its territory with a distinct orange flavor, thanks to the essential oils of sweet and bitter oranges and a secret blend of spices. Aly Walansky, Forbes, 17 Feb. 2024 This dynamic scent from Le Labo (a Daniel Ricciardo fave) packs in notes of creamy fig, soft vetiver and textural cedar woods, brought up by an uplifting taste of bitter orange. Anna Tingley, Variety, 22 Jan. 2024 As for the nose, and the three minutes allotted to appreciating its complexity, the 29-Year-Old hints at Muscovado sugar, cocoa, and a touch of bitter orange marmalade, with wafts of Christmas spice, maraschino cherries, and delicate citrus fruits. Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 22 Dec. 2023 The scent opens with citrusy notes of neroli (an extract from the bitter orange tree), lemon and petitgrain and is rounded out by powdery orris and ambrette butters. Gisela Williams Elissa Suh Caitie Kelly Roxanne Fequiere Angela Koh Jinnie Lee, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2023 Every winter, the bitter orange trees that line the main boulevards in Monte Carlo burst with fruit, which Philip Culazzo remembers vividly from his childhood visits to Monaco. Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2023 Aperol is an Italian aperitif made primarily with bitter orange, rhubarb, and other flavors. Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2023 This particular scent is bright and invigorating, laced with notes of bitter orange blossom and juniper berry. Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 6 Dec. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bitter orange was in 1849

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“Bitter orange.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bitter%20orange. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.

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