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

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

Salt cod fritters are little marvels, crisp and greaseless; roast pork is cooked to collapse and delicious with bitter orange and crisp panes of skin.

From Washington Post • Mar. 22, 2019

A Seville orange, a type of bitter orange, can easily be mistaken for a regular orange with its bright color and sweet fragrance, if a little smaller.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2016

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