Word: orange (noun)

Associations

The word "orange" refers to a color and a fruit. It is bright and vibrant, often associated with warmth and energy.

• Example 1: "I love to drink orange juice in the morning." (This shows the fruit being consumed as a drink.)
• Example 2: "She wore an orange dress to the party." (Here, it describes the color of the dress.)
• Example 3: "The sunset was a beautiful shade of orange." (In this case, it describes the color of the sky during sunset.)

A well-known synonym for "orange" when referring to the color is "tangerine." However, "tangerine" usually refers to a lighter, more yellowish shade, while "orange" is more general and can refer to a range of shades.

Substitution

Other words or phrases that can be used in place of "orange" include:

• "citrus" (when referring to the fruit category, but it is broader and includes lemons, limes, etc.)
• "amber" (when referring to a color, but it often has a darker tone than orange)
• "apricot" (when referring to a color, but it is lighter and softer than orange)

Deconstruction

The word "orange" comes from the Old French word "orenge," which is derived from the Arabic "nāranj," and ultimately from the Persian "nārang." It originally referred to the fruit before it was used to describe the color. There is no prefix or suffix in this word.

Inquiry

• Can you think of a time when you saw something that was orange? What was it?
• How does the color orange make you feel? Do you associate it with anything special?
• Have you ever tasted an orange? What did you think about its taste compared to other fruits?