blood orange

American

noun

any of various sweet oranges having a dark-red pulp.

blood orange British

noun

a variety of orange all or part of the pulp of which is dark red when ripe

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Etymology

Origin of blood orange

First recorded in 1850–55

Example Sentences

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I used blood orange and lemon, scraping their zest and squeezing their juice into the batter, which is enriched with more than a half-cup of olive oil.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

If you’re not a fan of blood orange, feel free to substitute with whatever citrus you want.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 27, 2024

There is something different lately about the olive oil Michelle Spangler buys, bottles and infuses with flavors like basil and blood orange for her store in Dallas.

From New York Times • Oct. 22, 2023

The orchid and blood orange soy candle from Glasshouse Fragrances includes hints of rose, gardenia and florals.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 18, 2023

"Where is everyone?" her sister wanted to know as she ripped the skin from a blood orange.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin

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