bergamot

noun

ber·ga·mot ˈbər-gə-ˌmät

plural bergamots

: 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

: any of several mints (genus Monarda) see also wild bergamot

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With base notes of leather, vanilla, and milky musk, the woody, spicy scent also has hints of bergamot, nutmeg, black tea, and palo santo. —

Jenny Berg, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024 Mind Games Prodigy Buy Now on Neiman Marcus: $475 Prodigy blends rose absolute and patchouli, plus notes of creamy caffe latte, bergamot, sandalwood, cinnamon, and vanilla. —

Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024 This 26-ounce, triple-wicked beauty from Flamingo Estate—perfumed with jasmine, rose, bergamot, and orange blossom—is estimated to last up to 165 hours. —

Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024 Some examples are lavender, mint, bergamot, peppermint, lemon, and rosemary. —

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