blood orange

noun

: a cultivated sweet orange having fruit with usually red pulp

also : its fruit

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Chef Adrian Colameco oversees the property’s dining program, bringing nuanced pairings to the table, like ceviche in blood orange broth and a Basque-style cheesecake with just the right amount of sweetness. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026 This blood orange–colored Porsche 911 is one of just 99 examples that have been reimagined by Singer Vehicle Design‘s DLS Turbo services. — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 28 Sep. 2026 The Spellbound Series also includes the new Bubble Brew DQ Sparkler, a mix of blood orange and lemonade, topped with sparkling water, served over ice and finished with cold foam. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2026 Highlights include a new Bubble Brew DQ Sparkler, which features blood orange and lemonade with sparkling water over ice and finished off with cold foam. — Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for blood orange

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1806, in the meaning defined above

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