Definition of orange
(Entry 1 of 3)
1a
: a globose berry with a yellowish to reddish-orange rind and a sweet edible pulp
He peeled an orange.
b
: any of various small evergreen citrus trees (genus Citrus) with glossy ovate leaves, hard yellow wood, fragrant white flowers, and fruits that are oranges
2
: any of several trees or fruits resembling the orange
3
: any of a group of colors that are between red and yellow in hue
Orange is about midway between red and yellow in hue.
orange
adjective (1)Definition of orange (Entry 2 of 3)
1
: of or relating to the orange
2
: of the color orange
Orange
adjective (2)Definition of Orange (Entry 3 of 3)
: of, relating to, or sympathizing with Orangemen
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The first known use of orange was in 1532
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