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citrus

/ˈsɪtɹəs/noun2 syllables

Citrus means: any of numerous fruits of the genus Citrus having thick rind and juicy pulp; grown in warm regions.

Synonyms for citrus5

noun, as in any of numerous fruits of the genus Citrus having thick rind and juicy pulp; grown in warm regions

citrus fruit, citrous fruit

noun, as in any of numerous tropical usually thorny evergreen trees of the genus Citrus having leathery evergreen leaves and widely cultivated for their juicy edible fruits having leathery aromatic rinds

citrus tree

also used for citrus

citric, citrous

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What does citrus mean?2

noun

1

any of numerous fruits of the genus Citrus having thick rind and juicy pulp; grown in warm regions

2

any of numerous tropical usually thorny evergreen trees of the genus Citrus having leathery evergreen leaves and widely cultivated for their juicy edible fruits having leathery aromatic rinds

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with citrus?1

two syllables

nitrous
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Citrus in a sentence

  • Regular use of citrus fruit will shrink pores and make the skin feel fresh.neron
  • Citrus adds a nice tang to a salad dressing.kremel
  • In the big orchard, they grow citrus fruits that are juicy and rich in vitamins.AlanF_US
  • We're paying too much for citrus.Eccles17
  • Lemon and lime are citrus fruits.tatoebashrek
  • Lemons and limes are citrus fruits.CK
  • Yuzu is one of the citrus fruits.terrywallwork
  • On the winter solstice we have a hot bath with yuzu citrus fruits in it.terrywallwork

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Forms of citrus

as a noun

plural
citruses