citron
/'sitrən/
Definition
- Noun:
- A type of citrus fruit: A large, lemon-like fruit with a thick, aromatic, and often bumpy (warty) rind. The pulp is less juicy and more dry compared to lemons.
- The tree that bears this fruit: A thorny, evergreen small tree or shrub (Citrus medica) cultivated for its fruit.
Examples
- Noun (Fruit):
- The recipe calls for candied citron peel.
- The citron is prized more for its fragrant rind than its pulp.
- Noun (Tree):
- They planted a citron in their orchard.
Advanced Usage
- "Citron" as a color: A pale yellow color resembling the rind of a citron fruit.
- She painted the kitchen walls a cheerful citron.
Variants and Related Words
- Citronwood (n): The wood of the citron tree.
- Citron-yellow (adj): Having the pale yellow color of a citron.
Synonyms
- Citrus medica (Scientific name for the tree and fruit).
- Cedrat (A common name for citron in some languages).
Notes on Different Meanings
- The primary meaning refers to the specific citrus fruit and its tree.
- The color meaning is a secondary, descriptive usage derived from the fruit's appearance.
Noun
-
thorny evergreen small tree or shrub of India widely cultivated for its large lemonlike fruits that have thick warty rind
-
large lemonlike fruit with thick aromatic rind; usually preserved
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