Which orange came first: the color or the fruit?
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The color orange came first, appearing in the late 16th century as a mix of yellow and red pigments. Oddly enough, the fruit wasn't introduced into the English language until the 16th century, almost a century after its parent colors debuted. It's probable that oranges gained their name from being mistaken for one of the more familiar citrus fruits at this time.
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Which orange came first: the color or the fruit?
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The color orange was first used for the fruit about 400 years ago, while the colors name has been around much longer, stemming from a Dutch word for yellow or reddish-yellow.
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Which orange came first: the color or the fruit?