citrus fruit

Thân thiện

A chef slices a fresh citrus fruit for a salad.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of fruit from the genus Citrus: A citrus fruit is characterized by a thick outer rind (peel) and a juicy, segmented interior pulp. These fruits are typically grown in warm, subtropical, or tropical climates.

Usage

• The term "citrus fruit" is a countable noun. It refers to the edible fruit produced by trees and shrubs of the genus .
• It is commonly used in both general and botanical contexts to categorize a group of fruits known for their acidic, juicy qualities.

Examples

• Noun:
  • Oranges, lemons, and limes are all popular types of citrus fruit.
  • The recipe calls for the zest and juice of any fresh citrus fruit.
  • Vitamin C is abundant in many citrus fruits.

Advanced Usage

• Collectively: The term can be used in a collective sense to refer to this category of fruit as a whole.
  • The region's economy relies heavily on the export of citrus fruit.

Variants and Related Words

• Citrus (noun): The genus name for the trees and shrubs that produce these fruits. It is also used informally to refer to the fruits themselves.
  • The citrus industry is vital to Florida.
• Citrous (adjective): An alternative, less common adjective form meaning "of or relating to citrus plants or fruits."

Synonyms

• Citrus: (when used to refer to the fruit type)
• Citrous fruit: (a less common variant)

Notes on Meaning

• The definition specifically refers to fruits of the genus . Common examples include oranges, grapefruits, lemons, limes, tangerines, and pomelos.
• The key distinguishing features are the leathery, aromatic rind and the juicy vesicles inside.

Học thuật

Noun

1. any of numerous fruits of the genus Citrus having thick rind and juicy pulp; grown in warm regions

Từ đồng nghĩa

• citrus
• citrous fruit