appelsin

Danish

[ɑb̥l̩ˈsiːˀn]

noun
Definitions
  • An orange, a fruit from the tree Citrus sinensis.

Etymology

Derived from Dutch, Flemish appelsien (orange, Chinese apple) derived from German Low German Appelsin (Chinese apple, apple from China) derived from French pomme de Sine (apple from China, Chinese apple).

Origin

French

pomme de Sine

Gloss

apple from China, Chinese apple

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