bergamot
noun
ber·ga·mot ˈbər-gə-ˌmät 
plural bergamots
1
a
: a round to pear-shaped citrus fruit of a Mediterranean tree (Citrus bergamia synonym C. aurantium bergamia) that has a yellow to green rind which yields a bitter, fragrant essential oil and that is typically considered to be a hybrid of a sour orange and a lemon
b(1)
: a tree that bears bergamots
(2)
: the essential oil derived from a bergamot
2
: any of several mints (genus Monarda) see also wild bergamot
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web This fragrance is citrusy and bright, and blends notes of lemon and bergamot with herbaceous shiso, rosemary, cedar and musk. 
Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 18 May 2022 Testers also loved the subtle scent, which incorporates the warm, woodsy smells of black pepper, clary sage, and bergamot with the brighter scents of coconut oil and grapefruit. Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 23 Jan. 2020 This summer the company celebrates 10 years with the launch of its newest fragrance, Rose de Grasse Joyful Bloom, a fresh rose scent with notes of Italian bergamot, blackcurrant, geranium, pink pepper, and more. Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 5 Aug. 2022 Tokyo Blue is named after Japan’s Insta-friendly Shibuya Cave Illuminations, and features top notes of bergamot, galbanum and ylang ylang; middle notes of violet leaf, orris, orange blossom and rose; and base notes of cedarwood and musk. Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 19 July 2022 Jimmy Choo’s option pairs notes of sweet Italian orange, pear nectar, and patchouli for a sensual sweet option, while Calvin Klein’s CK One is more refreshing thanks to notes of bergamot, cardamom, pineapple, jasmine, and musk. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 6 July 2022 The light notes of bergamot, jasmine, peony and orange blossom are brightened and sweetened with lychee and peach. Kristin Corpuz, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 June 2022 The warm, masculine scent features sparkling tones of ginger and bergamot atop woody vetiver accords. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 12 June 2022 Limited studies have found that, when combined with a blend of other oils like lavender and bergamot, the scent may help ease anxiety and stress. Glamour, 2 June 2022 See More
Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 18 May 2022 Testers also loved the subtle scent, which incorporates the warm, woodsy smells of black pepper, clary sage, and bergamot with the brighter scents of coconut oil and grapefruit. Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 23 Jan. 2020 This summer the company celebrates 10 years with the launch of its newest fragrance, Rose de Grasse Joyful Bloom, a fresh rose scent with notes of Italian bergamot, blackcurrant, geranium, pink pepper, and more. Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 5 Aug. 2022 Tokyo Blue is named after Japan’s Insta-friendly Shibuya Cave Illuminations, and features top notes of bergamot, galbanum and ylang ylang; middle notes of violet leaf, orris, orange blossom and rose; and base notes of cedarwood and musk. Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 19 July 2022 Jimmy Choo’s option pairs notes of sweet Italian orange, pear nectar, and patchouli for a sensual sweet option, while Calvin Klein’s CK One is more refreshing thanks to notes of bergamot, cardamom, pineapple, jasmine, and musk. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 6 July 2022 The light notes of bergamot, jasmine, peony and orange blossom are brightened and sweetened with lychee and peach. Kristin Corpuz, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 June 2022 The warm, masculine scent features sparkling tones of ginger and bergamot atop woody vetiver accords. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 12 June 2022 Limited studies have found that, when combined with a blend of other oils like lavender and bergamot, the scent may help ease anxiety and stress. Glamour, 2 June 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
French bergamote, from Italian bergamotta, modification of Turkish bey armudu, literally, the bey's pear
First Known Use
1600, in the meaning defined at sense 1a