wild orange

noun

1. laurel cherry.

Word History and Origins

Origin of wild orange¹

First recorded in 1795–1805

Example Sentences

She had just the type of tree in mind: a pretty birch tree with its wild orange leaves in contrast over white bark.

From Literature

They were shuttled from one place to another in the Cambodian countryside, eating rice, wild oranges and, on at least one occasion, roast dog.

From Washington Post

The fire snaked around to the side of the pot, still a wild orange, spewing fumes; it had not yet stabilized to a clean blue.

From Literature

His appearance was in contrast to earlier court hearings where he wore jail uniforms and occasionally had wild orange hair and wide eyes.

From Chicago Tribune

Available colors include lime green, oatmeal beige, wild orange, mocha gray, jet black and rose gold.

From New York Times