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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This woody scent fuses together bergamot, agave and sage. —

Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025 Plus, its signature Melrose Place scent—a velvety blend of rose, bergamot, lychee, and white musk—makes every wash feel indulgent. —

Erin Parker, Allure, 3 Jan. 2025 Oft described as a sweet and sensual floral, this opens with notes of rhubarb, lychee, and bergamot with damascena rose at the heart—rooted in cashmere and musk. —

Kiana Murden, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2024 The pack includes delightful scents, like sandalwood and bergamot. —

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