orange blossom
noun
the white flower of an orange tree, especially of the genus Citrus, much used in wreaths, bridal bouquets, etc.: the state flower of Florida.
orange blossoms
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pluralof orange blossom.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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It’s where she raised her children and cherishes the springtime, when the air smells like jasmine and orange blossoms.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 28, 2024
“The butterflies have always been here,” she said as she watches a monarch circle the flaming orange blossoms of a type of milkweed called, appropriately, butterfly weed.
From National Geographic ● Dec. 14, 2023
From a golden bowl, they scattered orange blossoms.
From Reuters ● Nov. 3, 2022
Eating a pile of pancakes outside under that glow is as magical as the scent of orange blossoms in the air.
From New York Times ● Jan. 28, 2022
She added little round seeds and the scrapings of a gnarled, flesh-colored root; furry, blue-gray leaves and pale orange blossoms.
From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo
