bergamot

noun

1. (countable, uncountable)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.
2. (countable, uncountable)The fruit from the bergamot tree.
3. (countable, uncountable)The essence or perfume made from the fruit.
4. (countable, uncountable)A variety of snuff perfumed with bergamot.

   “The better hand […] gives the nose its bergamot.”

5. (countable, uncountable)Either of two plants of the mint family noted for their bergamot-like scent:
6. (countable, uncountable)Either of two plants of the mint family noted for their bergamot-like scent:
7. (countable, uncountable)A variety of pear.

   “One of my Neighbours has a Bergamot Pear Tree, that was brought from England in a Box , about the Year 1643”

8. (uncountable, usually)A coarse tapestry, manufactured from flock of cotton or hemp, mixed with ox's or goat's hair.