à l'orange

American  

[ah law-rahnzh, a law-rahnzh] / ˌɑ lɔˈrɑnʒ, a lɔˈrɑ̃ʒ /

adjective

French Cooking.

1. prepared or served with slices of orange, orange peel, or an orange-flavored sauce.

   duck à l'orange.

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Etymology

Origin of à l'orange

< French: with orange

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Example Sentences

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à l'orange

The version of duck à l’orange St. Julia originally introduced to home cooks via “Mastering the Art of French Cooking” retains its regal savory flavor and simplicity.

From Salon ● Nov. 1, 2025

So unless I plan a trip to Louisiana or take my chances with mail-order meat, I probably won’t get to try that nutria à l’orange anytime soon.

From The Verge ● Feb. 27, 2018

As a boy in Hidden Hills, in the San Fernando Valley, Fogelson seemed immune to this kind of self-doubt: omnicompetent at playing soccer, hitting a golf ball, cooking duck à l’orange.

From The New Yorker ● Jan. 11, 2016

That duck that was served succulently à l’orange in Grande reappeared the next day in Silk, dried out and shellacked in hoisin sauce.

From Washington Post ● Sep. 10, 2015

Want to know how the duck in your duck à l’orange or the chicken in your country-style chicken was raised?

From New York Times ● Jun. 22, 2012

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