Definition of "bergamot"

A tree of the orange family (Citrus × limon, syn. Citrus bergamia), having a roundish or pear-shaped fruit, from the rind of which an essential oil of delicious odor is extracted, much prized as a perfume.  examples

The fruit from the bergamot tree  examples

The essence or perfume made from the fruit.  examples

A variety of snuff perfumed with bergamot.  quotations  examples

Either of two plants of the mint family noted for their bergamot-like scent:

1. Mentha × piperita, nothosubspecies citrata, more commonly known as bergamot mint  examples

2. Monarda didyma, also known as American bergamot or bee balm.  examples

A variety of pear.  quotations  examples

A coarse tapestry, manufactured from flock of cotton or hemp, mixed with ox's or goat's hair.  examples