orange blossom

noun

1

: a white fragrant blossom that is the flower of the orange and is a favorite flower at weddings and a source of a fragrant oil used as an ingredient of eau de cologne

2

: birthroot

3

: mexican orange

4

: a cocktail consisting of gin, orange juice, and sugar or sometimes honey shaken with ice and strained before serving

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