citrus
/'sitrəs/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A type of tree: Any of numerous tropical, usually thorny, evergreen trees belonging to the genus Citrus. These trees have leathery, evergreen leaves and are widely cultivated for their fruit.
- A type of fruit: Any of the numerous fruits produced by trees of the genus Citrus. These fruits are characterized by a thick, aromatic rind (peel) and a juicy pulp divided into segments. They are grown in warm regions.
Usage
- The word "citrus" can be used as a countable noun to refer to individual fruits or trees (e.g., , ), though it is more commonly used as a non-count noun referring to the category as a whole (e.g., , ). It is also frequently used attributively as an adjective (e.g., , ).
Examples
- Noun (referring to trees):
- The orchard is filled with various citrus, including oranges, lemons, and limes.
- Farmers often graft different varieties onto hardy citrus rootstock.
- Noun (referring to fruits):
- I love adding a slice of citrus to my water.
- The market sells a wide variety of citruses from around the world.
- Attributive/Adjectival Use:
- The recipe calls for a hint of citrus zest.
- Florida is famous for its citrus industry.
Advanced Usage
- "Citrus" as a mass noun: Often used to refer to the general category or the juice/scent/flavor derived from these fruits.
- The salad dressing needs more citrus.
- The air was heavy with the scent of citrus.
- In botanical/agricultural contexts: Used to discuss the genus, cultivation, or diseases.
- The citrus canker is a serious threat to orchards.
- Hybridization is common within the citrus genus.
Variants and Related Words
- Citrusy (adjective): Having the qualities (flavor, aroma) of citrus fruit.
- The cocktail had a fresh, citrusy taste.
- Citric (adjective): Pertaining to or derived from citrus fruits, especially relating to citric acid.
- Lemons have a high citric acid content.
Synonyms
- Citrus fruit: A more specific term for the edible product.
- Rutaceous fruit: A technical term from botany, referring to fruits of the family Rutaceae, which includes citrus.
Related Phrases/Compounds
- Citrus fruit: The edible fruit of a citrus tree.
- Oranges and grapefruits are common citrus fruits.
- Citrus grove: A plantation of citrus trees.
- We drove past miles of citrus groves.
- Citrus peel: The outer rind of the fruit, often used for zest.
- Candied citrus peel is a delicious treat.
Noun
- 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
- any of numerous fruits of the genus Citrus having thick rind and juicy pulp; grown in warm regions