bitter orange

American  

noun

1. orange2

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bitter orange British  

noun

1. another name for Seville orange

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Etymology

Origin of bitter orange

An Americanism dating back to 1820–30

Example Sentences

This Washington cider modeled on the Negroni combines Pacific Northwest apples with cherries, cranberries and bitter orange peel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 25, 2025

The minimalist bottles outline flavor profiles: Their rum alternative, for instance, promises notes of Madagascar vanilla, molasses, star anise, ripe banana and bitter orange.

From Washington Times • Jun. 28, 2023

It offers bitter orange and melon flavors, ideal for garlicky or spicy foods.

From Washington Post • Jul. 20, 2018

If you like the beef shank braised with guajillo chiles or the basic, tasty version of the Yucatecan classic cochinita pibil, pork shoulder slow-roasted with achiote paste and bitter orange, you'll find those here too.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2015

Bundles of dried herbs hung from the ceiling, filling the air with the mixed aroma of feverfew and bitter orange.

From "The Reader" by Traci Chee