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orange peel

noun

Definition of orange peel

: a rough surface (as on porcelain) like that of an orange

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Half & Half Makes 8 shots 5 ounces dry vermouth 5 ounces sweet vermouth 2 orange peelsLarge green olives, such as Castelvetrano In an ice-filled mixing glass, combine the vermouths. — Rebekah Peppler, Bon Appétit, "You Should Be Doing More Shots," 26 Aug. 2019 Using a paring knife, remove the orange peel, along any of the white pith. — Jeff Koehler, Twin Cities, "With these Moroccan salads, vegetables come first — and in dazzling abundance," 8 Aug. 2019 Sip the signature Yellow Jacket Martini, made with Don Julio Reposado Tequila, yellow chartreuse, St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur, orange bitters, and orange peel garnish. — Laurie Wilson, BostonGlobe.com, "Rock on: It’s porch season," 21 June 2019 This blend, which includes rose hips, orange peel, licorice root, cinnamon and lemongrass, is flavor-dense and extra-tart. — Jolene Thym, The Mercury News, "Taste-Off: The Bay Area’s best (and worst) hibiscus teas," 13 July 2019 The wine has a nice bit of juicy acidity to accompany flavors of raspberries, rhubarb, menthol and orange peel. — Michael Alberty | For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive.com, "Columbia Gorge wineries release Eagle Creek Fire pinot noirs to raise funds for restoring hiking trails," 11 July 2019 The easiest way to recognize it, according to Barr, is to think of an orange peel. — Irina Gonzalez, Glamour, "The Breast Cancer Sign You’re Probably Not Aware of (but Should Be)," 2 July 2019 Brewed from sorghum, this rustic farmhouse ale has notes of orange peel and peppery yeast. — Brierley Horton, Health.com, "8 Best Gluten-Free Beers You'll Want to Stock Up On," 27 June 2019 Nirghin learned that orange peels had high levels of pectin, which is super absorbent. — Samantha Leach, Glamour, "Meet Glamour's 2019 College Women of the Year," 11 June 2019

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First Known Use of orange peel

circa 1909, in the meaning defined above

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