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citrus

/ˈsɪ.tɹəs/

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noun

Agrume

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. "

Le jardin de ma grand-mère possède plusieurs agrumes, notamment des oranges et des citrons.

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noun

Agrume

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. "

L'épicerie propose une grande variété d'agrumes, notamment des oranges, des citrons et des pamplemousses.

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adjective

Citrique, des agrumes

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 section de l'épicerie consacrée aux agrumes était de couleurs vives et sentait merveilleusement bon.