Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun In botany, same as hesperidium.

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Examples

  • Derived from the fruit of the tree Citrus aurantium, bitter orange has gained popularity because of its similarities to ephredra without the legal entanglements.

    The Flex Diet M.D. James Beckerman 2011

  • Derived from the fruit of the tree Citrus aurantium, bitter orange has gained popularity because of its similarities to ephredra without the legal entanglements.

    The Flex Diet M.D. James Beckerman 2011

  • These are not the orange trees that give us vitamin C, but rather bitter orange trees or citrus aurantium biga radia —"one of the quintessential 'giving trees' of the perfume world," says David Seth Moltz, the nose behind D.S.

    Orange Blossoms Aleksandra Crapanzano 2011

  • The tea is used as a treatment in traditional Nigerian medicine and is produced from the extract of Rauvolfia Vomitoria leaves and the fruit of Citrus aurantium.

    African Tea Offers Promising Treatment For Type-2 Diabetes | Impact Lab 2009

  • • Western name: Immature bitter orange Citrus aurantium

    Earl Mindell’s New Herb Bible Earl Mindell 2008

  • • Western name: Immature bitter orange Citrus aurantium

    Earl Mindell’s New Herb Bible Earl Mindell 2008

  • • Western name: Immature bitter orange Citrus aurantium

    Earl Mindell’s New Herb Bible Earl Mindell 2008

  • • Western name: Immature bitter orange Citrus aurantium

    Earl Mindell’s New Herb Bible Earl Mindell 2008

  • It is therefore not so surprising that bit by bit, many perfume aficionado as well as amateur DIY perfumers were lead to believe that it is the bergamot Citrus aurantium var. bergamia tree that provides the perfumer with the generous palette of oils of bergamot, petitgrain, neroli and orange flower absolute.

    Bitter Orange or Bergamot - The Giving Tree Award Goes To Whom? Ayala Sender 2007

  • These are obtained from the flower of one particular variety of citrus: citrus aurantium – the bitter orange.

    Pondering Citrus: Ayala Sender 2007

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