Citrus

/sˈɪtɹəs/

/ˈsɪtɹəs/

[noun]

Citrus

[NOUN]

any fruit with a sour taste, such as oranges, limes, and tangerines

synonyms : citrous fruit

citrus fruit

any of numerous tropical usually thorny evergreen trees of the genus Citrus having leathery evergreen leaves and widely cultivated for their juicy edible fruits having leathery aromatic rinds

synonyms : citrus tree

Examples

1. The pith of the citrus fruit added a bitter taste to the juice.

2. The bartender garnished the cocktail with a twist of citrus rind.

3. The children sipped on fruity herbal tea with flavors of berries and citrus.

4. In her tropical garden, there were several citrus trees, including lime, lemon, and tangerine.

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