wild orange

noun

1. laurel cherry.

Word History and Origins

Origin of wild orange¹

First recorded in 1795–1805

Example Sentences

Her timid fingers rested on his close, wavy locks, all crisped and scented with the juice of the wild orange.

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The wild orange is found frequently growing in this way; and they take counsel of Nature in this respect.

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Mrs. —— offered us a fine sparkling wine made of the juice of the wild-orange.

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The path led into a grove of cedar and wild orange-trees, interspersed with ceibas, the true kings of the forests of New Mexico.

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They generally use the juice of the wild orange in cleansing, and bathe regularly every day.

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