citron tree

Thân thiện

A gardener carefully picks a ripe citron from the citron tree.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A thorny evergreen small tree or shrub of India widely cultivated for its large lemon-like fruits that have thick warty rind: The "citron tree" is a specific type of citrus plant, Citrus medica, known for its distinctive, large, fragrant fruit with a thick, bumpy peel.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The citron tree in the botanical garden is over fifty years old.
  • Essential oils are sometimes extracted from the leaves of the citron tree.

Advanced Usage

• "Citron tree cultivation": Refers to the agricultural practice of growing these trees.
  • Citron tree cultivation requires a warm, frost-free climate.

Variants and Related Words

• Citron (n): The large, fragrant fruit produced by the citron tree.
  • The citron is used primarily for its zest and rind in cooking and religious ceremonies.

Synonyms

• Citrus medica: The botanical, scientific name for the citron tree.

Học thuật

Noun

1. thorny evergreen small tree or shrub of India widely cultivated for its large lemonlike fruits that have thick warty rind

Từ đồng nghĩa

• citron
• Citrus medica