bergamot

/'bə:gəmɔt/

Thân thiện

The gardener picks a ripe bergamot from the tree.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A small tree (Citrus bergamia): A citrus tree cultivated primarily in Italy, known for its pear-shaped fruit.
   • The fruit of this tree: The pear-shaped, sour citrus fruit from the bergamot tree.
   • An aromatic oil: A fragrant essential oil extracted from the rind of the bergamot fruit, widely used in perfumery and as a flavoring.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The bergamot is a key ingredient in traditional Earl Grey tea.
  • The perfume's distinctive scent comes from bergamot oil.
  • Bergamot trees thrive in the coastal regions of Calabria, Italy.

Advanced Usage

• "Bergamot orange": An alternative name for the bergamot fruit, highlighting its citrus family.
  • The bergamot orange is too sour to eat raw but is prized for its peel.

Variants and Related Words

• Bergamot mint (n): A variety of mint () with a scent reminiscent of bergamot. This is a separate plant.
  • Bergamot mint is sometimes used in herbal teas.

Synonyms

• Citrus bergamia: The botanical name for the bergamot tree.
• Bergamot orange: A common synonym for the fruit.

Học thuật

Noun

1. small tree with pear-shaped fruit whose oil is used in perfumery; Italy

Từ đồng nghĩa

• bergamot orange
• Citrus bergamia