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June 28, 2019 Word of the Day

citrus /ˈsɪtrəs/ noun
citrus
/ˈsɪtrəs/
noun

plural citrus or citruses

Citrus trees
Citrus trees
Definition of CITRUS

[count]

: a juicy fruit (such as an orange, grapefruit, or lemon) that has a thick skin and that comes from a tree or shrub that grows in warm areas — often used before another noun

  • citrus trees/fruits/farmers

citrusy /ˈsɪtrəsi/ adjective [more citrusy; most citrusy]

  • a citrusy flavor

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