citrus
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈsɪtrəs/
citrus means: Fruit such as oranges, lemons, and limes, usually with juicy flesh and a thick skin.
noun
FRUITB1
Fruit such as oranges, lemons, and limes, usually with juicy flesh and a thick skin.
- I enjoy fresh citrus.
- Add a little citrus juice to the sauce.
- Oranges and other citrus provide vitamin C.
FRUIT TREEB2
A tree or bush that produces fruits such as oranges, lemons, or limes.
- Citrus grows well in warm places.
- We planted a citrus tree in the garden.
- Frost damaged the young citrus in the orchard.
Questions about citrus
What does citrus mean?
Fruit such as oranges, lemons, and limes, usually with juicy flesh and a thick skin.
What is citrus in other languages?
Türkçe: narenciye · Español: cítrico · Français: agrume · Deutsch: Zitrusfrucht · Italiano: agrume · 日本語: 柑橘類
How do you pronounce citrus?
It is pronounced /ˈsɪtrəs/.
How do you use citrus in a sentence?
I enjoy fresh citrus. Add a little citrus juice to the sauce.
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