bergamot UK /ˈbɜːɡəˌmɒt/US /ˈbɝɡəˌmɑt/noun 9forms 1 noun9 •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. •The essence or perfume made from the fruit. •The fruit from the bergamot tree. •Either of two plants of the mint family noted for their bergamot-like scent. •Mentha × piperita, nothosubspecies citrata, more commonly known as bergamot mint •Monarda didyma, also known as American bergamot or bee balm. •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 — 1724 •A variety of snuff perfumed with bergamot.The better hand […] gives the nose its bergamot. — 1782 •A coarse tapestry, manufactured from flock of cotton or hemp, mixed with ox's or goat's hair. formsbergamots