As nouns the difference between orange and toothpick
is that orange is an evergreen tree of the genus Citrus such as Citrus sinensis while toothpick is a small, usually wooden stick, often pointed at both ends, for removing food residue from the area between the teeth.
As an adjective orange
is having the colour of the fruit of an orange tree; yellowred; reddish-yellow.
As a verb orange
is to color orange.
As a proper noun Orange
is the longest river in South Africa.
orange
Usage notes
* It is commonly believed that “orange” has no rhymes. While there are no commonly used English dictionary words that rhyme exactly with “orange” (“door-hinge” comes close in US pronunciation), the English surname Gorringe is a rhyme, at least in UK pronunciation. See
Noun
An evergreen tree of the genus Citrus'' such as ''Citrus sinensis .
The fruit of an orange tree; a citrus fruit with a slightly sour flavour.
The colour of a ripe fruit of an orange tree, midway between red and yellow.
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Orange juice, or orange coloured and flavoured cordial.
Derived terms
Adjective
(en-adj)
Having the colour of the fruit of an orange tree; yellowred; reddish-yellow.
Antonyms
* (having orange as its colour) nonorange
Verb
(orang)
To color orange.
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To become orange.
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See also
* citrus
* clementine
* Cointreau
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* mandarin
* marmalade
* murcott
* naartjie
* ortanique
* pomander
* satsuma
* satsuma mandarin
* satsuma tangerine
* secondary colour
* tangerine
* triple sec
* zest
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toothpick
English
Noun
(
en noun)
A small, usually wooden stick, often pointed at both ends, for removing food residue from the area between the teeth.
Related terms
* tooth
* pick
