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citrus

/ˈsɪ.tɹəs/

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noun

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. "

fruit plant biology

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noun

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. "

fruit food plant

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adjective

Of or relating to citrus plants or fruit.

Examples :

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