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orange peel

British  

noun

  1. the thick pitted rind of an orange

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

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Male jewel beetles, having evolved to respond to the exciting sight, are known to mistake orange peels for potential mates and die in a fruitless attempt to impregnate them.

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Some mixture of orange peel, coconut oil and vanilla to create the sweet smell?

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Caporale suggests adding agave nectar to sweeten the lime juice base, along with orange juice or orange peel to compensate for the lack of triple sec.

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Made from equal parts Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, the Brut Reserve is creamy and lush yet fresh, with bright notes of citrus and orange peel.

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Top with candied orange peel and call it festive.

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