citron

noun

cit·​ron ˈsi-trən How to pronounce citron (audio)
1
a
: a citrus fruit resembling a lemon but larger with little pulp and a very thick rind
b
: a small shrubby tree (Citrus medica) that produces citrons and is cultivated in tropical regions
c
: the preserved rind of the citron used especially in cakes and puddings
2
: a small hard-fleshed watermelon used especially in pickles and preserves

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Bok choy, snap peas and Buddha’s hand (fingered citron) are all considered challenging. —Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2024 Don’t stress, because citron zest is trending in 2024, and several of your favourite brands are selling it right now. —Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 3 May 2024 Customers rave about this perfume for men smelling like ginger and citron with woodsy notes as the base scent. —Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 5 Apr. 2024 At Arnett Farms there were Buddha’s hand citrons; bergamot oranges; pomelos; Meyer lemons; and Kishu, Fairchild, Nova, Golden Nugget and Satsuma tangerines. —Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for citron 

Word History

Etymology

Middle French, modification of Latin citrus

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of citron was in 1530

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citron

noun
cit·​ron ˈsi-trən How to pronounce citron (audio)
1
a
: a fruit like the lemon in appearance and structure but larger
also : the citrus tree producing this fruit
b
: the preserved rind of the citron used especially in fruitcake
2
: a small watermelon with hard flesh that is used especially in pickles and preserves

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