appelsin

Norwegian

/ɑpl̩ˈsiːn/

noun-m1
Definitions
  • orange, the fruit from the tree Citrus sinensis

Etymology

Derived from Dutch, Flemish appelsine (Chinese apple, apple from China) 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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