1. citrus
noun. ['ˈsɪtrəs'] any of numerous fruits of the genus Citrus having thick rind and juicy pulp; grown in warm regions.
Synonyms
- pomelo
- edible fruit
- shaddock
- citrous fruit
- mandarin
- section
- citrus fruit
- grapefruit
- mandarin orange
- citron
- citrus tree
- citrange
- lemon
- lime
- orange
Antonyms
- achromatic color
- achromatic
- natural object
- egalitarian
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Words that Rhyme with Citrus
- nitrous
How do you pronounce citrus?
Pronounce citrus as ˈsɪtrəs.
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Example sentences of the word citrus
1. Noun, singular or mass
Mix in two or three drops essential oil if you want a fresh citrus or floral scent.
2. Adjective
The lemon wedges will fill the air will a fresh, citrus scent while removing fried food odours.
Quotes containing the word citrus
1. I love fresh citrus and always keep lemons, limes, and oranges on hand; they come in handy for spritzing up quickly grilled meats, seafoods, and vegetables, especially when followed up by a quick drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
- Emeril Lagasse
2. citrus
noun. ['ˈsɪtrəs'] any of numerous tropical usually thorny evergreen trees of the genus Citrus having leathery evergreen leaves and widely cultivated for their juicy edible fruits having leathery aromatic rinds.
Synonyms
- Citrus grandis
- Citrus reticulata
- rangpur
- cumquat
- Citrus limonia
- citrus fruit
- Citrus limon
- lemon tree
- Citrus paradisi
- citrange tree
- pummelo
- Citrus tangelo
- kumquat tree
- Citrus decumana
- rangpur lime
- Citrus medica
- citron
- Citrus maxima
- citrus tree
- lime
- mandarin orange
- orange
- mandarin orange tree
- shaddock
- citrous fruit
- lemanderin
- grapefruit
- citrange
- lemon
- genus Citrus
- pomelo
- orange tree
- pomelo tree
- tangelo tree
- Citroncirus webberi
- citron tree
- mandarin
- ugli fruit
- fruit tree
- lime tree
- tangelo
- Citrus aurantifolia
Antonyms
- end
- misconception
- beginning