orange peel
- the thick pitted rind of an orange
- anything resembling this in surface texture, such as skin or porcelain
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Examples from the Web for orange peel
Historical Examples
She cares as much for him as for a piece of orange-peel—not more.
The Idiot, by Fyodor DostoyevskyFyodor Dostoyevsky
At eight o'clock in the morning, I sent the joker with the orange-peel to meet you.
The Confessions of Arsne LupinMaurice Leblanc
Lemon-peel dried and pounded, or orange-peel, mixed with flour.
The Cook's Oracle; and Housekeeper's ManualWilliam Kitchiner
In the same way you may get the essence of Seville orange-peel.
The Cook's Oracle; and Housekeeper's ManualWilliam Kitchiner
Boil the bark alone for ten minutes, then add the orange-peel.
Mrs. Hale's Receipts for the MillionSarah Josepha Hale