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citrus

cit·rus

UK/ˈsɪtɹəs/ US/ˈsɪtrʌs/ uncommon

noun

1.

any of numerous fruits of the genus Citrus having thick rind and juicy pulp; grown in warm regions

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2.

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

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Origin

From Latin citrus (“a citron tree, thuja”), probably via Etruscan from Ancient Greek κέδρος (kédros); compare Middle English citurtre, cytyr tre. Thus a possible doublet of cedar.

Phrases

  • citric acid
  • citrus black spot
  • Citrus County
  • citrus dieback
  • citrus fruit
  • citrus greening
  • citrus greening disease
  • Citrus Springs

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