noun

citrus

SIHT-ruhs

noun

Any tree or fruit of the group that includes oranges, lemons, limes, and grapefruit.

"The orchard grew several varieties of citrus."

adj

Relating to, tasting of, or smelling like citrus fruit.

"The perfume had a fresh, citrus scent."

How to Use Citrus

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe fruit family that includes oranges and lemons, or an adjective describing that tangy, zesty flavour or smell.

Common pairings

citrus fruit citrus scent citrus grove

more citrus comparative, citruses plural, citrus plural, citri plural, citrusses plural, most citrus superlative

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The orchard grew several varieties of _____.

From Latin citrus, likely borrowed via Etruscan from Greek kedros ("cedar") — possibly making "citrus" and "cedar" distant relatives.