The word Naranj
is derived from Sanskrit narangah “orange tree”. The Sanskrit word is in
turn borrowed from the Dravidian root for 'fragrant'. In Tamil, a
bitter orange is known as 'Narandam', a sweet orange is called
'nagarugam' and 'naari' means fragrance. In Telugu the orange is called
'naringa'. The Sanskrit word was borrowed into European languages
through Persian narang, Armenian narinj, and more specifically from the
Arabic langauge naranj.
Culturally in
Syria, many of the old households were known to grow Naranj trees in
their houses due to its beautiful flowers that produce beautiful
fragrance. In addition to creating Naranj marmalades and dried
confectionary fruits to be savored by family members and guests.
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