Jaffa orange

noun

1. a sweet, almost seedless variety of orange grown principally in Israel.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Jaffa orange¹

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

For much of the late 20th century he would be, in the words of The Jerusalem Post in 2012, “Israel’s most famous export since the Jaffa orange.”

From New York Times

"Every Wales player was given a crate of Jaffa oranges as a gift, which was lovely."

From BBC

The five-star property takes its name from the famed Jaffa orange, a citrus with few seeds that is particularly sweet.

From New York Times

Contrary to popular belief, the main flavouring in the jam insert is apricot, with an added note of tangerine oil, although they are named after the Jaffa orange.

From BBC

Highlight: Her enchanting Hansel and Gretel magic forest in biscuit week and being crowned first star baker of the series for her Jaffa orange cakes.

From The Guardian