Bergamot

/ˈbɜːɡəmɒt/ noun

A fragrant citrus fruit similar to an orange, or the distinctive oil extracted from it used in perfumes and Earl Grey tea.

From Italian 'bergamotta', likely from Turkish 'beg armudi' meaning 'prince's pear', reflecting trade routes between the Ottoman Empire and Venice during the medieval period.

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