citrous

Variant of citrus

citrus Definition

cit·rus (si′trəs)

noun

any of a genus (Citrus) of trees and shrubs of the rue family, that bear oranges, lemons, limes, or other such fruit
any such fruit

Etymology: ModL < L, citron tree (> Gr kitron), prob. via Etr < base of Gr kedros, juniper, cedar

adjective

of these trees and shrubs

also citrous cit′·rous (-trəs)

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