Valencia orange

noun

Va·len·cia orange və-ˈlen-ch(ē-)ə-

-len(t)-sē-ə-

: a sweet orange of a juicy thin-skinned cultivar grown in the U.S.

called also Valencia

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The origins of the Valencia orange are a little harder to track down. — Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 18 Aug. 2025 Made with a base of sparkling wine and zesty Valencia orange juice, this effervescent wine is bright, dry, and refreshing. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 25 June 2026 Blue Moon and oranges go together, the beer being brewed with Valencia orange peel and traditionally served with a full-wheel orange garnish. — Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 10 Sep. 2025 The deck is almost an expansion of this space, leading down to the central courtyard, where a giant California sycamore and a mature Valencia orange tree create a leafy oasis. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for Valencia orange

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Etymology

after valencia, Spain

First Known Use

1858, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Valencia orange was in 1858

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