orange peel
Britishnoun
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the thick pitted rind of an orange
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anything resembling this in surface texture, such as skin or porcelain
Example Sentences
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Ziskin also created what she calls a “chef-y” combination: rhubarb with pistachio chiffon and mascarpone custard infused with orange peel.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026
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.
From Salon • Jan. 18, 2026
Lightly sweetened with honey, they’re lit up with warming spices and orange peel.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 20, 2025
Owen: A blend of Grenache grapes from Languedoc, its juicy and delicious red fruits combine with orange peel and salty soils.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 4, 2024
A little, rubbishy wavelet, full of candy wrappers and orange peel and seaweed, folded over my foot.
From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath
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