orange

English

/ˈɒɹɨn(d)ʒ/, /ˈɑɹɪ̈nd͡ʒ/, /ˈɔɹɪ̈nd͡ʒ/, /ˈɔɹ(ɪ)nd͡ʒ/

noun
Definitions
  • An evergreen tree of the genus Citrus such as Citrus sinensis.
  • The fruit of an orange tree; a citrus fruit with a slightly sour flavour.
  • The colour of a ripe fruit of an orange tree, midway between red and yellow.
  • Orange juice.
  • Orange coloured and flavoured cordial.
  • Orange coloured and flavoured soft drink.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English orenge derived from Old French pome orenge (orange apple, Persian orange) derived from Old Occitan auranja derived from melarancio derived from Arabic نَارَنْج (bitter orange) derived from Persian نارنگ derived from Sanskrit नारङ्ग (orange tree, elephant taste, the orange tree).

Origin

Sanskrit

नारङ्ग

Gloss

orange tree, elephant taste, the orange tree

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