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orange peel

British  

noun

  1. the thick pitted rind of an orange

  2. anything resembling this in surface texture, such as skin or porcelain

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Ziskin also created what she calls a “chef-y” combination: rhubarb with pistachio chiffon and mascarpone custard infused with orange peel.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 28, 2026

Caporale suggests adding agave nectar to sweeten the lime juice base, along with orange juice or orange peel to compensate for the lack of triple sec.

From Salon Jan. 18, 2026

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

Owen: A blend of Grenache grapes from Languedoc, its juicy and delicious red fruits combine with orange peel and salty soils.

From Seattle Times Jun. 4, 2024

This night, the smoke smelled of cinnamon and orange peel.

From "100 Sideways Miles" by Andrew Smith

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