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hesperidium

(hes′pər id′ē əm)

noun pl. hesperidia

the fruit of a citrus plant, as an orange or lemon

Origin: see hesperidin

See hesperidium in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. hes·per·id·i·a (-ē-ə)

A berry having a thickened leathery rind and juicy pulp divided into segments, as an orange or other citrus fruit.

Origin:

Origin: New Latin

Origin: , from Hesperides, land where golden apples grow

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