bitter orange
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of bitter orange
An Americanism dating back to 1820–30
Example Sentences
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Founder and CEO Caitlin Braam deems the Negroni-ish Cashmere, a cranberry cider with dark cherry and bitter orange peel, a particularly good fit for the holidays: “It evokes this warm wintry feeling and vibe.”
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
Ms. Cousseau correctly identified black pepper, but mistook bitter orange for mandarin.
From New York Times ● Sep. 19, 2021
On one end of the spectrum, you have lechon asado, a lush mass of slow-roasted pork shoulder scented with bitter orange, garlic and cumin, then paired with long, almost translucent strands of softened onion.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 19, 2021
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
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