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Definition of orange blossom
orange blossom
Plural:orange blossoms
orange blossom Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
6
Tier
2
Usage
Top 10k
• noun
1
The highly fragrant, small white flower of the orange tree (especially Citrus sinensis or Citrus aurantium), widely utilized in perfumery, distilled into culinary flavoring waters, and traditionally associated with bridal ceremonies.
Example
"She baked a delicate almond sponge cake and flavored the icing with a few drops of orange blossom water."
Synonyms
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Word Origin & Etymology
A compound of 'orange' (from Sanskrit 'nāraṅga' via Persian and Arabic) and 'blossom' (from Old English 'blōstm'). Historically celebrated for its sweet fragrance, it became a traditional symbol of purity and fertility in bridal wreaths during the 19th century.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Orange blossom. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/orange blossom