cit·rus
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plural citrus
or citruses
Definition of citrus
: any of a group of often thorny trees and shrubs (Citrus and related genera) of the rue family grown in warm regions for their edible fruit (such as the orange or lemon) with firm usually thick rind and pulpy flesh
also
: the fruit
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Other Words from citrus
citrusy
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adjective
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adjective
Examples of citrus in a Sentence
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Desserts, too — like the Flan al estilo traditional de mama Marisa con espuma de crema Catalana ($10) feature those citrus notes, employing actual oranges and the essence thereof in the Catalan cream foam. — Amy Drew Thompson, orlandosentinel.com, "Disney Springs: Celebrity chef José Andrés has a heavenly hit in Jaleo," 1 Aug. 2019 Its smell is surprisingly strong, a sharp, insistent, artificial citrus note that’s a million miles from the scent of the sun shining on an orange grove. — Bethany Jean Clement, Twin Cities, "Tang went to the moon and is still popular today (but not in the good old USA)," 20 July 2019 Republic of Tea Hibiscus Superflower Tea A touch of sweetness in this dense, ruby red brew takes the edge off the tart flavor and allows the blackberry and citrus notes to shine. $10.79 for 36 teabags at Whole Foods. — Jolene Thym, The Mercury News, "Taste-Off: The Bay Area’s best (and worst) hibiscus teas," 13 July 2019 These uplifting new fragrances play to the warmest season with classic, fresh florals and zesty, citrus notes that instantly lighten your mood. — Allure, "The 14 Best Summer Fragrances for Any Occasion," 11 June 2019 These wines exude the brighter side of chardonnay, with more acid-forward palettes and flavor profiles of citrus, fresh tropical fruits, and white florals. — Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, "Everything You Need to Know About Chardonnay," 5 Aug. 2019 These chemicals along with terpenes (aromatic oils that color cannabis varieties with distinctive flavors like citrus, berries, mint, and pine) work together to produce the relief that patients experience while using cannabis. — Ashley Mcdonough, Essence, "With Mary & Main, This Entrepreneur Charts An Unconventional Path In The Cannabis Industry," 30 July 2019 Bartending with citrus juices, of course, can also trigger a reaction. — Htv National Desk, Houston Chronicle, "Woman’s blistering 'margarita burn' a warning about the popular summer drink," 5 June 2019 One of the joys of living in Southern California is that fresh glass of citrus juice first thing in the morning. — Michael Harrelson, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Keep it clean to spare citrus from rats," 12 Apr. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'citrus.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for citrus
citrus
noun
English Language Learners Definition of citrus
: a juicy fruit (such as an orange, grapefruit, or lemon) that has a thick skin and that comes from a tree or shrub that grows in warm areas
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citrus
noun
cit·rus
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plural citrus
or citruses
Kids Definition of citrus
: a juicy fruit (as a lemon, orange, or grapefruit) with a thick rind that comes from a tree or shrub that grows in warm regions
cit·rus
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Medical Definition of citrus
1
capitalized
: a genus of often thorny trees and shrubs of the rue family (Rutaceae) grown in warm regions for their edible fruit (as the orange, lemon, lime, or mandarin) with firm usually thick rind and pulpy flesh
2
plural citruses
or citrus
: any plant or fruit of the genus Citrus or a related genus
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