orange peel

noun

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

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Lunch opens with an aged white tea scented with orange peel and red dates prepared by one of the restaurant’s tea sommeliers, followed by a trio of precise appetizers, including a silky square of chicken topped with a carpet of impossibly finely cut chives. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 Rose hip, orange peel, and aloe vera to nourish and rehydrate the skin. Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026 Here are three ways to use orange peels in the garden for healthier, pest-free plants. Heather Bien, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2026 Once warm, add sugar, crushed cinnamon stick, star anise, cloves and grated orange peel. Lp O'Brien, AJC.com, 5 Apr. 2026 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 25 Apr. 2026.

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