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citrus

/'sɪtrəs/

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noun
any of numerous fruits of the genus Citrus having thick rind and juicy pulp; grown in warm regions
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citrous fruit citrus fruit

type of:
edible fruit

part of:
citrus tree
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
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Similar:

citrus tree

type of:
fruit tree

Definition that contains citrus

grapefruit citrus tree bearing large round edible fruit having a thick yellow rind and juicy somewhat acid pulp
citrus paradisi citrus tree bearing large round edible fruit having a thick yellow rind and juicy somewhat acid pulp