orange peel

noun

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

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Expect flavors of toffee, orange peel, and baking spices, which add a layer of complexity without overwhelming the coconut and pineapple. Emily Price, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025 An orange peel has less than 1.2% of the compound limonene, which does repel bugs, while essential oil is more than 90% limonene. Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2025 The Quinta Ruban 14 Years Old Finished in ruby port casks, Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban 14 delivers a bold combination of dark chocolate, orange peel, and nutty spice. Emily Price, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025 Shades: 30 Key ingredients: Mica, glycerin, sodium hyaluronate, titanium dioxide (SPF), silica, orange peel oil, jojoba esters, vitamin E Size: 1 fl oz. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 10 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 23 Apr. 2025.

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