bigarade
noun
bi·ga·rade
ˌbē-gä-ˈräd 
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: a brown sauce flavored with the juice and grated rind of oranges
Examples of bigarade in a Sentence
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Inspired by the Amalfi Coast, notes of this limited edition gem include Corsican clementine, orange bigarade, Italian bergamot, jasmine sambac, bourgeon cassis, honeysuckle, ambrox, musk, and moss.
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Lindy Segal, Harper's BAZAAR, 17 Jan. 2023
At the Barber’s has top notes of basil accord, black pepper essence and bigarade oil (the latter is bitter orange leaf oil, which has a green and subtle floral aroma).
—Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 19 Dec. 2022
Created by Bertrand Duchaufour, the perfumer behind iconic fragrances like Dior’s Fahrenheit and the many hits of Comme des Garçons’ private label, the scent feels classic, but its blend of orange bigarade, chili, and ginger is far from traditional.
—Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 7 July 2022
Bigarade is another name for bitter orange, and bigarade peel oil is the darkest of the citrus oils.
—New York Times, 12 May 2021
Lindy Segal, Harper's BAZAAR, 17 Jan. 2023
At the Barber’s has top notes of basil accord, black pepper essence and bigarade oil (the latter is bitter orange leaf oil, which has a green and subtle floral aroma).
—Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 19 Dec. 2022
Created by Bertrand Duchaufour, the perfumer behind iconic fragrances like Dior’s Fahrenheit and the many hits of Comme des Garçons’ private label, the scent feels classic, but its blend of orange bigarade, chili, and ginger is far from traditional.
—Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 7 July 2022
Bigarade is another name for bitter orange, and bigarade peel oil is the darkest of the citrus oils.
—New York Times, 12 May 2021
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Word History
Etymology
French, from Occitan bigarrado, from bigarra to variegate
First Known Use
1658, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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“Bigarade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bigarade. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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