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citrusy

/ˈsɪtrəsi/

Meanings
adjective
Resembling a citrus fruit in taste or aroma.

Examples :

"The lotion had a light, citrusy scent that reminded me of oranges. "
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Related Words

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that noun

/ˈðæt/ /ˈd̪æt/ /ˈðɛt/

Something being indicated that is there; one of those.

"My sister brought several books to the library, and that one is about dinosaurs. "

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resembling verb

/ɹɪˈzɛmblɪŋ/

To be like or similar to (something); to represent as similar.

"The twins resemble each other."

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citrus noun

/ˈsɪ.tɹəs/

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

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

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the adverb

/ði/ /ˈðiː/

With a comparative or with more and a verb phrase, establishes a correlation with one or more other such comparatives.

"It looks weaker and weaker, the more I think about it."

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lotion noun

/ˈləʊʃən/ /ˈloʊʃən/

A low- to medium-viscosity topical preparation intended for application to unbroken skin.

"After washing my hands, I always use lotion to keep my skin from getting dry. "

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reminded verb

/ɹəˈmaɪndɪd/

To cause one to experience a memory (of someone or something); to bring to the notice or consideration (of a person).

"The photo of my old school reminded me of my favorite teacher. "

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fruit noun

/fɹuːt/ /fɹut/

(often in the plural) In general, a product of plant growth useful to man or animals.

"The fruit from the farmer's market was delicious and healthy. "

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oranges noun

/ˈɔrɪndʒɪz/ /ˈɑrɪndʒɪz/

An evergreen tree of the genus Citrus such as Citrus sinensis.

"The farmer planted rows and rows of oranges in his orchard, hoping for a bountiful harvest. "

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scent noun

/sɛnt/

A distinctive odour or smell.

"the scent of a skunk"

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aroma noun

/əˈɹəʊmə/ /əˈɹoʊmə/

A smell; especially a pleasant spicy or fragrant one.

"I love the aroma of cinnamon."

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taste noun

/teɪst/

One of the sensations produced by the tongue in response to certain chemicals; the quality of giving this sensation.

"He had a strange taste in his mouth."

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light noun

/lʌɪt/ /laɪt/ [ɫɐɪ̯ʔ]

Visible electromagnetic radiation. The human eye can typically detect radiation (light) in the wavelength range of about 400 to 750 nanometers. Nearby shorter and longer wavelength ranges, although not visible, are commonly called ultraviolet and infrared light.

"As you can see, this spacious dining-room gets a lot of light in the mornings."