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citrus

(sɪtrəs)
adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]
A citrus fruit is a juicy fruit with a sharp taste such as an orange, lemon, or grapefruit.
...citrus groves.

citrus in British English

(ˈsɪtrəs)
nounWord forms: plural -ruses
1. 
any tree or shrub of the tropical and subtropical rutaceous genus Citrus, which includes the orange, lemon, lime, grapefruit, citron, and calamondin
adjective also: citrous
2. 
of, relating to, or belonging to the genus Citrus or to the fruits of plants of this genus
Word origin
C19: from Latin: citrus tree, sandarac tree; related to Greek kedros cedar

citrus in American English

(ˈsɪtrəs)
noun
1. 
any of a genus (Citrus) of trees and shrubs of the rue family, that bear oranges, lemons, limes, or other such fruit
2. 
any such fruit
adjective
3. 
of these trees and shrubs
: also ˈcitrous (ˈsɪtrəs)
Word origin
ModL < L, citron tree (> Gr kitron), prob. via Etr < base of Gr kedros, juniper, cedar

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Examples of 'citrus' in a sentence
citrus

The citrus Orange is almost always your best bet.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
This is a dazzling, citrus peel, yellow plum and dried herb charmer.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
He took us to the coast and through the citrus groves.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Of the citrus and olive trees that once adorned his garden not a trace was left.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
You also like citrus and dried fruits and anything that involves the minimum of fuss.
The Sun (2015)
The light citrus scent is gorgeous and it also contains a subtle gold shimmer.
The Sun (2013)
This citrus fruit will lift away dirt and leave you with sparkling nail beds and whiter tips.
The Sun (2014)
If citrus scents make you feel good then great.
The Sun (2014)
Stick to berries and citrus fruit as opposed to sweeter varieties.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Finely slice each piece of mango flesh and mix into the citrus fruit.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
The area is ideal for walks or bicycle rides and the smell of the citrus trees in bloom is unforgettable.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
From an efficiency viewpoint, citrus farmers are producing too much citrus output at the competitive equilibrium.
Miller, Roger LeRoy & Fishe, Raymond P. H. Microeconomics: Price Theory in Practice (1995)
All counties in Florida with commercial citrus growers have got it.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Orlando's beauty was built amidst citrus groves.
The Sun (2014)
Some people enjoy the plant's citrus scent while others say it smells of old soap.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
It's a good mix of citrus fruits and ideal with chicken and fish.
The Sun (2006)
It took many years before it was realized that adding citrus fruits to the diet of men at sea would keep scurvy at bay.
Hunter, Carol The Vitamin Fact Finder (1987)
I really liked the fresh citrus scent too.
The Sun (2016)
You can see little bits of suet and citrus peel in the filling, and the pastry seems good quality.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
You need a light, refreshing scent with citrus notes which you can apply regularly to keep you feeling fresh throughout the flight.
The Sun (2009)
A paradox pervades the Sicilian citrus groves and gardens.
The Times Literary Supplement (2014)
It is tall and robust of foliage, and the flowers have a rich citrus scent that sets it apart from others in its family.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Thus, citrus farmers are paid when they have the rights to pollute, so their wealth increases.
Miller, Roger LeRoy & Fishe, Raymond P. H. Microeconomics: Price Theory in Practice (1995)
The mountainous interior is home to unspoilt villages with Byzantine monasteries and churches, vineyards and citrus groves.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Q WHAT is causing the sticky layer on the leaves of my new citrus tree?
The Sun (2006)

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In other languages
citrus

British English: citrus ADJECTIVE
A citrus fruit is a juicy fruit with a sharp taste such as an orange, lemon, or grapefruit.
...citrus groves.
  • American English: citrus
  • Brazilian Portuguese: cítrico
  • Chinese: 柑橘类的
  • European Spanish: cítrico
  • French: d'agrumesN
  • German: Zitrus-
  • Italian: appartenente al genere degli agrumi
  • Japanese: 柑橘類の
  • Korean: 감귤류
  • European Portuguese: cítrico
  • Latin American Spanish: cítrico
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