orange peel

noun

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

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The steak scene in The Matrix, the chocolate cake scene in Matilda, the orange peel scene in The Godfather—all iconic, but more focused on the indulgent act of consumption rather than the gift of nourishing another person. Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 21 Dec. 2024 More complexity in the form of orange peel, sultana and Christmas spice. Paul Caputo, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024 Orange oil, extracted from orange peels, offers natural antimicrobial properties and a pleasant fragrance. Jacob Lee, The Mercury News, 27 Nov. 2024 Some might also have flavor-enhancing ingredients like orange peel or hawthorn berry. Kate Kassin, Bon Appétit, 21 Nov. 2024 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 2 Jan. 2025.

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