oranges

Noun

orange (countable and uncountable, plural oranges)

1. (countable) An evergreen tree of the genus Citrus such as Citrus sinensis which yields oranges (the fruit).
2. (countable) Any round citrus fruit with a yellow-red colour when ripe and a sour-sweet taste; the fruit of the orange tree.
   1. (countable) Specifically, a sweet orange or Citrus sinensis.
3. (uncountable) The colour of a ripe fruit of an orange tree, midway between red and yellow.

   Synonyms:

   yellow-red

4. (uncountable) Various drinks
   • “What you drinking?” “Orange and soda will go down nicely, thanks.” “Pint?” “Sure.” Andy headed for the bar, stopping along the way to kiss Shaunna and check she and Kris were OK for a drink. “Everything all right?” Sean asked.2015 March 31, Debbie McGowan, Two By Two, Beaten Track Publishing, →ISBN, page 81
5. An orange-coloured and orange-flavoured cordial.

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