Question 2

The fruit came first, historically speaking.

The word "orange" as it refers to the fruit comes from the Old French word "pomme d'orenge," derived from the Arabic "nāranj," which in turn comes from the Sanskrit "nāraṅga." The fruit has been known and cultivated for thousands of years, particularly in regions such as Southeast Asia.

The use of the word "orange" to describe the color came later, deriving from the name of the fruit. In English, the color name "orange" was first recorded in the 16th century, well after the fruit had been introduced and named.

Therefore, the fruit was called "orange" before the color was named.