Citrusy: meaning, definitions and examples

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citrusy

 

[ หˆsษชtrษ™si ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

taste, smell

Citrusy refers to a flavor or aroma characteristic of citrus fruits such as lemons, limes, oranges, and grapefruits. This term describes a refreshing and tangy quality associated with these fruits, often used in culinary contexts to enhance dishes or beverages.

Synonyms

acidic, tangy, zesty

Examples of usage

  • The citrusy flavor of the dressing brightened the salad.
  • He enjoyed the citrusy aroma of the freshly squeezed lemonade.
  • The dessert had a delightful citrusy twist.

Translations

Translations of the word "citrusy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cรญtrico

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฟเคŸเฅเคฐเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช zitrisch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sitrus

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั†ะธั‚ั€ัƒัะพะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ cytrusowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ทใƒˆใƒฉใ‚นใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท agrumes

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cรญtrico

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท narenciye

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ๊ทค์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญู…ุถูŠุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ citrusovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ citrusovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŸ‘ๆฉ˜็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ citrusov

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรญtrus

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั†ะธั‚ั€ัƒั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒ˜แƒขแƒ แƒฃแƒกแƒ˜แƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sitrus

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cรญtrico

Etymology

The word 'citrusy' is derived from the Latin word 'citrus,' which refers to the genus of fruit-bearing trees and shrubs that produce citrus fruits. The term 'citrus' itself has its origins in the Greek word 'kรฉdros,' which originally referred to the cedar tree, but over time became associated with the fruits we know today, such as lemons, limes, and oranges. The adjective 'citrusy' started being used in the English language in the mid-20th century as the popularity of citrus fruits increased due to their health benefits and culinary versatility. The increasing global trade and cultivation of citrus fruits in various regions contributed to the word's adoption, signifying the distinct taste and aroma that these fruits provide.