orange — a round citrus fruit with a tough bright reddish-yellow rind
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a round citrus fruit with a tough bright reddish-yellow rind
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɔːrɪndʒ/
Example Sentences
- The teacher asked why an orange is called orange, but an apple isn't called red.
- She turned orange after eating too many carrots.
- Orange you glad I didn't say banana?
orange
NOUN[/ˈɔːrɪndʒ/]
a round citrus fruit with a tough bright reddish-yellow rind
a cheerful fruit vendor holds up a perfectly round citrus fruit with tough, bright reddish-yellow rind for a customer to see. The vendor points to the fruit's distinctive colored skin while explaining its freshness. The customer reaches forward with interest, examining the fruit's smooth, vibrant outer surface. Other similar round citrus fruits with the same bright reddish-yellow coloring sit arranged in wooden crates nearby. a round citrus fruit with a tough bright reddish-yellow rind being displayed and examined
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Arabic 'nāranj', which was borrowed into Old French as 'orenge' before entering English. Interestingly, the fruit name preceded the colour name in English usage, with the colour only becoming standardized after the fruit became widely known in Europe.
Breakdown
Arabic nāranj (the fruit) → Old French orenge → Middle English orange. The 'n' from the Arabic indefinite article 'an nāranj' was reanalyzed as part of the French word, resulting in 'orenge'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The teacher asked why an orange is called orange, but an apple isn't called red.”
“She turned orange after eating too many carrots.”
“Orange you glad I didn't say banana?”
“The orange contains a lot of vitamin C.”
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