orange peel

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noun

the thick pitted rind of an orange

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

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Words nearby orange peel

Orangeism, orange lily, Orangeman, Orangeman's Day, Orangemen's Day, orange peel, orange-peel fungus, orange pekoe, orange roughy, orange rust, orangery

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How to use orange peel in a sentence

So rich and delicious, so dark and layered with coffee and hazelnuts, toffee, orange peel, cigar box.
Why Maya Angelou Loved Sherry, The Drink of Brilliant Renegades|Jordan Salcito|June 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
To top with a flamed orange twist, hold a piece of orange peel about the size of a silver dollar, skin side down, over the drink.
The Rise and Fall…and Rise Again of the Old-Fashioned|Allison McNearney|June 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It is littered with pate rind, bread crumbs, greaseproof paper, orange peel and banana skins.
Geoff Dyer's 'The Missing of the Somme' Reconsidered|Louisa Thomas|November 11, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Express the oil of an orange peel over the top of the cocktail.
Lights, Camera, Cocktails|Brody Brown|September 17, 2011|DAILY BEAST

Strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with a flamed orange peel.
Film-Inspired Cocktails: Fast Five|Brody Brown|May 1, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Greta, with one eye on her governess, was stealthily cutting a pig out of orange peel.
Villa Rubein and Other Stories|John Galsworthy
To sugar add boiling water very slowly to make a smooth paste; add vanilla, melted chocolate and orange peel.
The New Dr. Price Cookbook|Anonymous
The air was close, and the floor was strewn with orange peel, spilt tea, and cigarette ends.
The Honorable Percival|Alice Hegan Rice
Use for this purpose dates, citron, candied orange peel or crystallized fruits.
A Little Candy Book for a Little Girl|Amy L. Waterman
Add one tablespoon orange juice, a little grated orange peel, and one square of melted unsweetened chocolate.
A Little Candy Book for a Little Girl|Amy L. Waterman