plural citrus or citruses
often attributive
: any of a group of often thorny trees and shrubs (Citrus and related genera) of the rue family grown in warm regions for their edible fruit (such as the orange or lemon) with firm usually thick rind and pulpy flesh
also
: the fruit
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Example: Empirical Cilantro: Empirical Cilantro is a spirit with a fresh citrus aroma and herbal notes, followed by a dry mineral finish with hints of fennel and green tomato.
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Taschen on a 272-page book about the humble yet versatile lemon, offering history, design, anecdotes and even recipes, all with citrus vibes.
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Grapefruit, a type of citrus fruit, can be consumed as food, juice, or a dietary supplement.
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Rachel King, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Taschen on a 272-page book about the humble yet versatile lemon, offering history, design, anecdotes and even recipes, all with citrus vibes.
—Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
Grapefruit, a type of citrus fruit, can be consumed as food, juice, or a dietary supplement.
—Ross Phan, Pharmd, Bcacp, Bcgp, Bcps, Verywell Health, 1 Nov. 2024
With a rich texture and a citrus scent, the cream targets sagging skin with firming collagen and amino acids.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Citrus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/citrus. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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citrus
noun
cit·rus
ˈsi-trəs 
plural citrus or citruses
: any of a genus of often thorny trees and shrubs (as the orange, grapefruit, or lemon) grown in warm regions for their fruits
also
: the fruit of a citrus
citrus
adjective
Medical Definition
citrus
noun
cit·rus
ˈsi-trəs
often attributive
1
capitalized
: a genus of often thorny trees and shrubs of the rue family (Rutaceae) grown in warm regions for their edible fruit (as the orange, lemon, lime, or mandarin) with firm usually thick rind and pulpy flesh
2
plural citruses or citrus
: any plant or fruit of the genus Citrus or a related genus
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