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citrus

 

[ หˆsษชtrษ™s ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

fruit

A type of fruit that belongs to the family Rutaceae, characterized by a leathery rind and juicy pulp, containing a high amount of Vitamin C.

Synonyms

citrus fruit

Examples of usage

  • She enjoyed a refreshing glass of citrus juice on a hot summer day.
  • Citrus fruits such as oranges, lemons, and grapefruits are commonly used in cooking and baking.
Context #2 | Adjective

flavor

Having a tangy, fresh, and zesty flavor similar to that of citrus fruits.

Synonyms

tangy, zesty

Examples of usage

  • The salad dressing had a citrusy taste that complemented the greens perfectly.
  • The citrus notes in the wine added a refreshing touch to the overall taste.

Translations

Translations of the word "citrus" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cรญtrico

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฟเคŸเฅเคฐเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zitrusfrucht

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ jeruk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั†ะธั‚ั€ัƒั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ cytrus

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŸ‘ๆฉ˜้กž (ใ‹ใ‚“ใใคใ‚‹ใ„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท agrumes

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cรญtrico

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท narenciye

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ๊ทค๋ฅ˜ (gamgyul-ryu)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญู…ุถูŠุงุช (humudiyat)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ citrus

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ citrus

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŸ‘ๆฉ˜ (gฤnjรบ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ citrus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรญtrus

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั†ะธั‚ั€ัƒั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒ˜แƒขแƒ แƒฃแƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sitrus

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cรญtrico

Etymology

The word 'citrus' originates from the Latin word 'citrus', which referred to the cedar tree. Over time, the term came to be associated with the citrus fruit due to the resemblance in smell between the two. Citrus fruits have been cultivated for thousands of years, with origins in Southeast Asia. They were later introduced to Europe by Arab traders and became popular for their taste and high Vitamin C content.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,251, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.