blood orange

American  

noun

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

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blood orange British  

noun

1. 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

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

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

It all started with Aranciata Rossa, a blood orange Italian beverage.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 24, 2023

There are multiple variations to choose from on the palate: the citrus quintet of blood orange, lemon, red mandarin, bergamot and lime with Tiaré flower and sandalwood.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2022

"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