aurantius — meaning in English

English meaning

• orange noun A round citrus fruit with a sweet-tart taste and a thick, textured peel that turns yellow-orange when ripe; also the tree it grows on.
• tawny adj Of a light brownish-orange colour, like a lion's coat.

Senses

aurantius is used for these senses in English:

• orange Having the colour of the fruit of an orange tree; yellowred; reddish-yellow.
• tawny Of a light brown to brownish orange colour; orangey brown tinged with gold.

orange — full definition

1. noun A round citrus fruit with a sweet-tart taste and a thick, textured peel that turns yellow-orange when ripe; also the tree it grows on.
2. noun The reddish-yellow color of the ripe fruit, midway between red and yellow.
3. adjective Having the color orange.

tawny — full definition

1. adj Of a light brownish-orange colour, like a lion's coat.
2. noun A light brownish-orange colour.
3. noun A sweet, aged fortified wine (tawny port) known for its brownish-orange colour.

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