Valencia

/vəˈlɛnsi.ə/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: Valencias

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A kind of sweet orange.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Any of various cocktails made with orange juice.

Noun

Examples

[…] while Charles whistlingly assembles an exotic cocktail at the counter of the make-believe kitchen. 'What's up, Chas?' Sage asks, not quite suspicious. 'Nothin'. Just whippin' up some Valencias.'

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

A kind of woven fabric for waistcoats, having the weft of wool and the warp of silk or cotton.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “Valencia” mean?

A kind of sweet orange.

Is “Valencia” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.