blood orange

noun

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

blood orange

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of blood orange¹

First recorded in 1850–55

Example Sentences

It’s a Friday in New York City, where Devonte Hynes, otherwise known as Blood Orange, is tucked away in his apartment.

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“No one’s trying to steal Blood Orange albums out of an Uber,” he says while laughing, referring to ever misplacing the drive.

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Yet over time, the album — which Jepsen made with a host of hip producers and songwriters including Rostam, Ariel Rechtshaid and Blood Orange’s Dev Hynes — became a cult favorite beloved for its squirmy ’80s R&B grooves and its tone of unabashed yearning.

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If you’re looking for a more citrus-heavy option, Luckin also offers a Blood Orange Cold Brew.

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Similar to Starbucks’ signature Refreshers, Luckin’s Solar Breeze is more juice-heavy and features a citrus blend of blood orange and grapefruit juices.

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