English Words Starting With O

• orange flower oil

  nounLow
  /ˈɒrɪndʒ ˈflaʊər ɔɪl/An essential oil obtained through steam distillation of the blossoms of the bitter orange tree (Citrus aurantium).
• orange flower water

  nounLow
  /ˈɒr.ɪndʒ ˈflaʊ.ə ˌwɔː.tə/A fragrant, clear distillation of bitter orange blossom petals (Citrus × aurantium), used as a flavoring agent in cooking and baking.
• orange free state

  nounLow
  /ˌɒrɪndʒ ˈfriː steɪt/A historical province and former independent Boer republic in South Africa.
• orange hawkweed

  nounLow (Specialist/Botanical)
  /ˈɒr.ɪndʒ ˈhɔːkˌwiːd/A perennial flowering plant (Hieracium aurantiacum) of the daisy family, with bright orange-red flowers and hairy leaves.
• orange lily

  nounLow
  /ˈɒr.ɪndʒ ˈlɪl.i/A flowering plant of the genus Lilium, characterized by its large, showy, orange-coloured flowers.
• orange peel

  nounB1
  /ˈɒr.ɪndʒ ˌpiːl/The hard, outer skin of an orange fruit that is removed before eating.
• orange pekoe

  nounLow
  /ˈɒrɪndʒ ˈpiːkəʊ/A grade of black tea made from young leaves and buds.
• orange roughy

  nounLow
  /ˌɒr.ɪndʒ ˈrʌf.i/A deep-sea fish (Hoplostethus atlanticus) with a bright orange-red skin, also known as slimehead.
• orange rust

  nounLow
  /ˈɒr.ɪndʒ rʌst/A specific type of fungal disease affecting various plants, especially sugarcane and certain grasses, characterized by orange-colored spore pustules.
• orange stick

  nounC2
  /ˈɒr.ɪndʒ ˌstɪk/A thin, pointed wooden stick, typically with one tapered and one flat or rounded end, traditionally used in manicures and pedicures for pushing back cuticles and applying products.
• orange-peel fungus

  nounVery Low
  /ˈɒr.ɪndʒˌpiːl ˈfʌŋ.ɡəs/A type of fungus characterized by its bright orange color and cup or disc-like shape that resembles discarded citrus peel.
• orange-tip

  nounC2
  /ˈɒr.ɪndʒ ˌtɪp/A small white butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines) with orange-coloured tips on the forewings.
• orangeade

  nounC2
  /ˌɒrɪndʒˈeɪd/A sweet, fizzy or still drink made from oranges, typically non-alcoholic.
• orangeburg

  nounRare
  /ˈɒrɪndʒbɜːɡ/A proper noun referring primarily to a city in South Carolina, USA.
• orangeism

  nounC2
  /ˈɒr.ɪn.dʒɪ.zəm/The principles, practices, or support of the Protestant (specifically Ulster unionist) cause in Northern Ireland, historically symbolized by the colour orange and associated with the Orange Order.
• orangeman

  nounLow
  /ˈɒr.ɪndʒ.mən/A member of the Orange Order, a Protestant fraternal organisation founded in Northern Ireland in 1795.
• orangeman's day

  nounLow/Region-Specific
  /ˈɒr.ɪndʒ.mənz deɪ/A public holiday in Northern Ireland and Newfoundland (Canada), commemorating the victory of Protestant King William III (William of Orange) over the Catholic King James II at the Battle of the Boyne in 1690. It is celebrated on July 12th.
• orangemen's day

  nounRare/Very Low Frequency
  /ˈɒr.ɪndʒ.mənz ˈdeɪ/A specific annual public holiday in Northern Ireland and Newfoundland commemorating the victory of Protestant King William of Orange at the Battle of the Boyne.
• orangery

  nounC1
  /ˈɒr.ɪn.dʒər.i/A building, typically a large conservatory or greenhouse, historically used for cultivating citrus trees (especially oranges) and other tender plants in temperate climates.
• orangevale

  nounExtremely Low
  /ˈɒr.ɪndʒ.veɪl/A proper noun, specifically the name of a town.

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