orange flower water

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noun

a distilled infusion of orange blossom, used in cakes, confectionery, etc

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Words nearby orange flower water

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How to use orange flower water in a sentence

Spanish snuff was perfumed in the same manner with the additional use of orange-flower water.
Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce|E. R. Billings.
Some persons prefer orange-flower-water instead of rose-water, in which case use the same proportions.
The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness|Florence Hartley
She sends me tea when I wake in the morning—orange-flower water when I go to bed—grapes—and her maid to wait on me.
George Eliot's Life, Vol. I (of 3)|George Eliot
When seville oranges are not in season, orange flower water may be added, or (if approved) syrup of roses or quinces.
The Art of Cookery|John Mollard

Dissolve the corrosive sublimate in three ounces of the orange-flower water, add the hydrochloric acid, and set aside.
Secrets of Wise Men, Chemists and Great Physicians|William K. David