Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the phrase
Sour Orange.
Sour Orange - as a noun
Any of various common orange trees yielding sour or bitter fruit; used as grafting stock
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bigaradebitter orangebitter orange treecitrus aurantiummarmalade orangeseville orangeHighly acidic orange used especially in marmalade
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bitter orangeseville orangeExample Sentences
"I bought a sour orange at the grocery store."
"The sour orange tree in our backyard is bearing fruit."
"The recipe calls for the juice of a sour orange."
"The sour orange has a tart and tangy flavor."
"I prefer using sour orange in my marinade for chicken."