bergamot
noun
ber·ga·mot
ˈbər-gə-ˌmät 
plural bergamots
1
a
: a round to pear-shaped citrus fruit of a Mediterranean tree (Citrus bergamia synonym C. aurantium bergamia) that has a yellow to green rind which yields a bitter, fragrant essential oil and that is typically considered to be a hybrid of a sour orange and a lemon
b(1)
: a tree that bears bergamots
(2)
: the essential oil derived from a bergamot
2
: any of several mints (genus Monarda) see also wild bergamot
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The brand calls this fragrance a bottle of happiness, with its citrus-floral medley of bergamot, mandarin, rose, orange blossom, cedarwood, and musk.
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Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 16 May 2024
As the fragrance unfolds, hints of juicy bergamot and zesty grapefruit add a citrusy twist, infusing the composition with a burst of energy and vitality.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 10 May 2024
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Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 16 May 2024
As the fragrance unfolds, hints of juicy bergamot and zesty grapefruit add a citrusy twist, infusing the composition with a burst of energy and vitality.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 10 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for bergamot
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“Bergamot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bergamot. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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