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The word ‘orange’ is relatively new to the English language and first appeared in 1502 in reference to clothing belonging to Margaret Tudor, the Scottish Queen. The orange, native to China, arrived in Europe with the Arabs at the beginning of the eighth century and was called the sinaasappel (Chinese apple) in Dutch.
https://www.counterpunch.org/2024/06/05/the-humble-carrots-colorful-history/
https://www.counterpunch.org/2024/06/05/the-humble-carrots-colorful-history/