orange

1. orange (noun) — sense 1

Definition: An evergreen tree of the genus Citrus such as Citrus sinensis which yields oranges (the fruit).

2. orange (noun) — sense 2

Definition: Any round citrus fruit with a yellow-red colour when ripe and a sour-sweet taste; the fruit of the orange tree.

3. orange (noun) — sense 3

Definition: Any round citrus fruit with a yellow-red colour when ripe and a sour-sweet taste; the fruit of the orange tree.: Specifically, a sweet orange or Citrus sinensis.

4. orange (adj) — sense 4

Definition: Having the colour of the fruit of an orange tree; yellowred; reddish-yellow.

5. orange (verb) — sense 5

Definition: To colour orange.

Example: It is this composition which reaches a colourist perfection in Le Bonheur with the complementarity of violet, purple and oranged gold

6. orange (verb) — sense 6

Definition: To become orange.

Example: Cranes in the distance against the background of the slowly oranging sky