Orange
/ˈɔːr.ɪndʒ/noun
A round, citrus fruit with a tough, bright orange skin and juicy, sweet flesh.
Did you know?The word 'orange' derives from the Sanskrit 'nāraṅga', which means 'fragrant' and was often associated with auspiciousness in ancient cultures.
Etymological Timeline
Sanskrit
Sanskrit
nāraṅga
“Fragrant fruit, often linked to auspiciousness.”
Old Persian
Old Persian
nārang
“A fruit with a sweet, aromatic flavor.”
Arabic
Arabic
nāranj
“Bitter orange; often used in cuisine and medicine.”
Old French
Old French
orenge
“A fruit, derived from the Arabic through trade.”
Middle English
Middle English
orenge
“The fruit, adopted from Old French, used as both food and dye.”
Modern English
English
orange
“The fruit, but also the color associated with it, named after the fruit.”