orange peel

noun

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

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Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube and garnish with an orange peel clipped to the side of the glass along with two flower petals. Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024 Orange peel: Adding orange peel to the syrup helps emphasize the flavor of the orange liqueur in the cocktail. Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2024 It’s made with an oil extracted from orange peels that kills plants—including lawn grasses—by dehydrating their blades and leaves. Kate Puhala, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2024 For extra flavor, express the oil from the orange peel over the drink. Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 21 Sep. 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 5 Nov. 2024.

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