burgamot

/ˈbɝrɡəmɒt/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of citrus fruit, also known as a sour orange; a fragrant, bitter-tasting, and seedy orange-flavored citrus fruit

“The chef used the juice of a freshly squeezed burgamot in her famous marmalade recipe.”

2. noun

a type of tree that produces the burgamot fruit

“The old burgamot tree in the backyard provided shade and a bountiful harvest of its delicious fruit every autumn.”

3. adjective

having a flavor or fragrance similar to that of a burgamot fruit

“The chef added a hint of burgamot to her salad dressing to give it a unique and exotic taste.”

Synonyms

  • pomelo
  • sour orange

Antonyms

  • bitterless
  • sweet orange