Meaning of citron in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈsɪtrən/

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  1. Noun

    citron

    Etymology

    early 16th century (denoting the fruit): from French, from Latin citrus‘citron tree’, on the pattern of limon‘lemon’

    Definitions

    1. large lemonlike fruit with thick aromatic rind

    Examples

    • « usually preserved »
  2. 2. thorny evergreen small tree or shrub of India widely cultivated for its large lemonlike fruits that have thick warty rind

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