Meaning of the word bergamot in English

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bergamot

US /ˈbɝː.ɡə.mɑːt/
UK /ˈbɝː.ɡə.mɑːt/
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Noun

1.

a fragrant citrus fruit, Citrus bergamia, of a yellow or green color, whose rind is used in perfumes and flavorings, especially in Earl Grey tea

Example:
Earl Grey tea is flavored with bergamot oil.
She added a few drops of bergamot essential oil to her diffuser.
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