Citron Definition

sĭtrən
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noun
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A yellow, thick-skinned fruit resembling a lime or lemon but larger and less acid.
Webster's New World
The semitropical tree (Citrus medica) of the rue family bearing this fruit.
Webster's New World
The candied rind of this fruit, used as a confection, in fruitcake, etc.
Webster's New World
A globose watermelon (Citrullus lanatus var. citroides) having white flesh that is candied or pickled.
American Heritage
A grayish-green yellow.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
adjective

Of a greenish yellow colour.

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Other Word Forms of Citron

Noun

Singular:
citron
Plural:
citrons

Origin of Citron

  • Middle English from Old French alteration (influenced by limon lemon) of Latin (mālum) citreum citron (fruit) from citrus citron tree

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • Borrowing from French citron (“lemon, lime”).

    From Wiktionary

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