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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The finish is long and crisp, with lingering citrus zest and a touch of spice.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Because of all the small holes, zest and citrus rinds will often get stuck, leaving food residue behind.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2025
The spices and citrus flavors were well-balanced and unique.
—Joe Guillen, Axios, 25 Mar. 2025
The wine exhibits powerful aromas and flavors of passionfruit and citrus with subtle mineral and herbaceous notes.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Because of all the small holes, zest and citrus rinds will often get stuck, leaving food residue behind.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2025
The spices and citrus flavors were well-balanced and unique.
—Joe Guillen, Axios, 25 Mar. 2025
The wine exhibits powerful aromas and flavors of passionfruit and citrus with subtle mineral and herbaceous notes.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
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“Citrus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/citrus. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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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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