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citrus

cit·rus

citrus

 
pronunciation:
sI trihs
parts of speech:
noun, adjective
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part of speech: noun
inflections: citrus, citruses
definition: a type of tree grown for their juicy fruit, such as the orange, lemon, and grapefruit.
The warm climate is perfect for growing citrus, such as orange and lemon trees.
 
 
part of speech: adjective
definition: of or related to the fruit of such trees.
The restaurant served a fresh citrus drink of lemon and lime.
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  food, fruit, tree