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citrus

/ˈsɪ.tɹəs/

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noun

Zitrusfrucht

Any of several shrubs or trees of the genus Citrus in the family Rutaceae.

Examples :

"My grandmother's garden has several citrus trees, including oranges and lemons. "

Der Garten meiner Großmutter hat mehrere Zitrusbäume, darunter Orangen und Zitronen.

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noun

Zitrusfrucht

The fruit of such plants, generally spherical, oblate, or prolate, consisting of an outer glandular skin (called zest), an inner white skin (called pith or albedo), and generally between 8 and 16 sectors filled with pulp consisting of cells with one end attached to the inner skin. Citrus fruits include orange, grapefruit, lemon, lime, and citron.

Examples :

"The grocery store has a large display of citrus, including oranges, lemons, and grapefruits. "

Der Lebensmittelladen hat eine große Auswahl an Zitrusfrüchten, darunter Orangen, Zitronen und Grapefruits.

fruit food plant

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adjective

Zitrus-, Zitrusfrucht-

Of or relating to citrus plants or fruit.

Examples :

"The grocery store section dedicated to citrus fruits was brightly colored and smelled wonderfully fresh. "

Die Abteilung des Lebensmittelgeschäfts, die Zitrusfrüchten gewidmet war, war hell und farbenfroh und roch wunderbar frisch.