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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Back then, orange blossoms were the de rigueur flower of wedding bouquets.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 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
Many Dutch people wore orange blossoms to support the House of Orange; some Norwegians wore paper clips on their lapels in allegiance with King Haakon; French resisters carried the Cross of Lorraine as key fobs.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 24, 2022
I really was starting to like Arizona—the constant sunshine, the smell of orange blossoms in the air, the soft green grass I walked on barefoot whenever I could.
From "Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus" by Dusti Bowling
