Citrus (Noun)
Meaning 1
Any of numerous fruits of the genus Citrus having thick rind and juicy pulp; grown in warm regions.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The most widely consumed citrus fruits are oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruits, and tangerines.
- She squeezed a slice of citrus into her water for a refreshing twist.
- Oranges are one of the most popular citrus fruits eaten worldwide.
- The tree was loaded with citrus, its branches heavy with the weight of the ripe fruit.
- In the winter months, he always made sure to eat plenty of citrus to boost his vitamin C intake.
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Meaning 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.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
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- Citrus Reticulata
- Citroncirus Webberi
- Citrus Paradisi
- Lemon Tree
- Mandarin Orange
- Lemanderin
- Pummelo
- Tangelo Tree
- Ugli Fruit
- Citrus Grandis
- Lime Tree
- Citrus Limonia
- Pomelo Tree
- Mandarin Orange Tree
- Citrus Maxima
- Rangpur Lime
- Citrus Tangelo
- Citron Tree
- Citrus Limon
- Cumquat
- Kumquat Tree
- Orange Tree
- Citrus Medica
- Citrus Aurantifolia
- Citrange Tree
- Shaddock
- Citrus Decumana