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citrus

/ˈsɪ.tɹəs/

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noun

Cítrico

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. "

El jardín de mi abuela tiene varios árboles cítricos, incluyendo naranjas y limones.

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noun

Cítrico

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. "

La tienda de comestibles tiene una gran exhibición de cítricos, incluyendo naranjas, limones y pomelos.

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adjective

Cítrico

Of or relating to citrus plants or fruit.

Examples :

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

La sección de la tienda de comestibles dedicada a los cítricos era de colores brillantes y olía maravillosamente fresco.