- the white flower of an orange tree, especially of the genus Citrus, much used in wreaths, bridal bouquets, etc.: the state flower of Florida.
- a cocktail made of gin, orange juice, and sugar, shaken together with ice.
Origin of orange blossom
Examples from the Web for orange blossom
Historical Examples of orange blossom
You know, my first dress is going to be all orange-blossom; Mr. Fiorsen suggested that.
Faint, very faint, there was still the scent of orange-blossom.
A saucy apprentice is holding over the amorous pair a coronal, not of orange-blossom but of sausages!Franz Hals
An orange-blossom had dropped from her grasp, and lay neglected by her side; her life-hand never touched it more!The Funny Side of Physic
A. D. Crabtre
The veil was fastened with a bunch of tiny sprays of orange-blossom mingled with cypress and laurel—a strange combination.The Lady of the Shroud
- the flowers of the orange tree, traditionally worn by brides