valencia
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A major port city in eastern Spain, situated on the Mediterranean coast, known for its historic architecture, futuristic City of Arts and Sciences, and as the birthplace of paella.
A widely cultivated variety of sweet, late-season orange that is highly valued for its abundant juice.
"She bought a bag of valencias at the local farmer's market to make freshly squeezed juice for breakfast."
Word Nuance & Usage
When referring to the Spanish city or region, 'Valencia' is always capitalized. When referring to the variety of sweet orange, it is often capitalized but frequently appears in lowercase ('valencia orange').
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Word Origin & Etymology
From the Latin 'Valentia', meaning 'strength' or 'valor', which was the name given by the Romans upon founding the city in Hispania in 138 BC. The orange variety was named after the city due to its reputation for sweet citrus.
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