Citrusy: meaning, definitions and examples
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citrusy
[ หsษชtrษsi ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น cรญtrico
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคฟเคเฅเคฐเคธ
๐ฉ๐ช zitrisch
๐ฎ๐ฉ sitrus
๐บ๐ฆ ัะธััััะพะฒะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ cytrusowy
๐ฏ๐ต ใทใใฉในใฎ
๐ซ๐ท agrumes
๐ช๐ธ cรญtrico
๐น๐ท narenciye
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐ๊ทค์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุญู ุถูุงุช
๐จ๐ฟ citrusovรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ citrusovรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆๆฉ็
๐ธ๐ฎ citrusov
๐ฎ๐ธ sรญtrus
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะธัััั
๐ฌ๐ช แชแแขแ แฃแกแแก
๐ฆ๐ฟ sitrus
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.