orange peel
Britishnoun
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the thick pitted rind of an orange
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anything resembling this in surface texture, such as skin or porcelain
Example Sentences
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Made from equal parts Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, the Brut Reserve is creamy and lush yet fresh, with bright notes of citrus and orange peel.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 27, 2025
Top with candied orange peel and call it festive.
From Salon • Nov. 27, 2025
The Indian mutanjan pulao is also evocative of the Persian Morasa Polow or jewelled rice that packs in shreds of chicken breast along with barberries, pistachio, raisins and orange peel.
From BBC • Aug. 12, 2023
Pinch an orange peel to release the oils onto the top of the drink, then add peel and enjoy!
From Seattle Times • Mar. 24, 2023
He strolled along the sidewalk, pausing once to knock an orange peel into the gutter with the side of his foot.
From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers
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