What does bergamot mean?
Bergamot means A tree of the orange family (Citrus × limon, syn. Citrus bergamia), having a roundish or pear-shaped fruit, from the rind of which an essential oil of delicious odor is extracted, much prized as a perfume..
Bergamot
/ˈbɝɡəˌmɑt/ · noun
Meaning
A tree of the orange family (Citrus × limon, syn. Citrus bergamia), having a roundish or pear-shaped fruit, from the rind of which an essential oil of delicious odor is extracted, much prized as a perfume..
Definitions by Sense
- A tree of the orange family (Citrus × limon, syn. Citrus bergamia), having a roundish or pear-shaped fruit, from the rind of which an essential oil of delicious odor is extracted, much prized as a perfume.
- The fruit from the bergamot tree.
- The essence or perfume made from the fruit.
- A variety of snuff perfumed with bergamot.
- Either of two plants of the mint family noted for their bergamot-like scent:
- A variety of pear.
- A coarse tapestry, manufactured from flock of cotton or hemp, mixed with ox's or goat's hair.
Example Sentences
The better hand […] gives the nose its bergamot.
One of my Neighbours has a Bergamot Pear Tree, that was brought from England in a Box , about the Year 1643
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- bergamots
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for bergamot?
Common synonyms include citrus bergamia, bergamot orange.
What is the opposite of bergamot?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use bergamot in a sentence?
The better hand […] gives the nose its bergamot.
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