Definition of "orange" in Englisch

noun

1. (countable) An evergreen tree of the genus Citrus such as Citrus sinensis which yields oranges (the fruit).

2. (countable) Any round citrus fruit with a yellow-red colour when ripe and a sour-sweet taste; the fruit of the orange tree.

3. (uncountable) The colour of a ripe fruit of an orange tree, midway between red and yellow.

4. (uncountable) Various drinks:

5. (heraldry) An orange-coloured roundel.

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adjective

1. Having the colour of the fruit of an orange tree; yellowred; reddish-yellow.

verb

1. (transitive) To color orange.

2. (intransitive) To become orange.