orange peel

noun

: a rough surface (as on porcelain) like that of an orange

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One of the newest is Hop Water by Allagash, a carbonated drink made with hops and orange peel. Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 21 Jan. 2025 Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice and garnish with an orange peel. Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 18 Jan. 2025 The juniper flavors are balanced by grapefruit and Seville orange peel, complemented by coriander and angelica. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025 The juniper aroma is balanced with lemon myrtle and orange peel, with a slightly spicy, warm finish. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for orange peel 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1909, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of orange peel was circa 1909

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“Orange peel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/orange%20peel. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.

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