orange
UK: ˈɒrɪndʒ | US: ˈɔːrɪndʒ
n. 1. A round, juicy citrus fruit with a tough bright reddish-yellow rind.
n. 2. The color between red and yellow on the spectrum.
adj. Of the color orange.
The word "orange" entered English via Old French "orenge," derived from Arabic "nāranj," which came from Persian "nārang." The Persian term traces back to Sanskrit "nāraṅga," meaning "orange tree." The initial "n" was lost in Romance languages due to rebracketing (e.g., "a norange" becoming "an orange"). The color sense arose after the fruit's introduction to Europe, as no distinct term for the hue existed previously.
She peeled the orange and shared the segments.
The sunset painted the sky in vibrant shades of orange.
He wore an orange tie to match the autumn theme.
Orange juice is a popular breakfast beverage.
The artist mixed red and yellow to create the perfect orange.