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citrus

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈsɪtrəs/

citrus means: Fruit such as oranges, lemons, and limes, usually with juicy flesh and a thick skin.

noun

FRUITB1

Fruit such as oranges, lemons, and limes, usually with juicy flesh and a thick skin.

  • I enjoy fresh citrus.
  • Add a little citrus juice to the sauce.
  • Oranges and other citrus provide vitamin C.

Similar words: citrus fruit

Common phrases: citrus fruit, citrus juice, fresh citrus

FRUIT TREEB2

A tree or bush that produces fruits such as oranges, lemons, or limes.

  • Citrus grows well in warm places.
  • We planted a citrus tree in the garden.
  • Frost damaged the young citrus in the orchard.

Common phrases: a citrus tree, grow citrus, citrus orchard

Questions about citrus

What does citrus mean?

Fruit such as oranges, lemons, and limes, usually with juicy flesh and a thick skin.

What is citrus in other languages?

Türkçe: narenciye · Español: cítrico · Français: agrume · Deutsch: Zitrusfrucht · Italiano: agrume · 日本語: 柑橘類

How do you pronounce citrus?

It is pronounced /ˈsɪtrəs/.

How do you use citrus in a sentence?

I enjoy fresh citrus. Add a little citrus juice to the sauce.

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