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citrus

UK
/ˈsɪtrəs/
US
/ˈsɪtrəs/

Translations

citrusnoun
citruses
pl
UK
/ˈsɪtrəs/
US
/ˈsɪtrəs/
agrumierSe dit de l’arbre ou de l’arbuste qui produit des agrumes.
The citrus in the backyard is laden with ripe oranges ready for picking.
L’agrumier dans le jardin est chargé d’oranges mûres prêtes à être cueillies.
She picked a citrus from the tree for breakfast.
Elle a cueilli un agrume sur l’arbre pour le petit-déjeuner.
agrumePar extension, pour une saveur ou une odeur rappelant les agrumes.
The dressing has a bright citrus that lifts the greens.
La vinaigrette a une note d’agrume qui relève la salade verte.
Synonyms
tangerine
lemon
lime
grapefruit
mandarin
pomelo
citron
orange
citrusadjective
more citrus
Comp.
most citrus
Super.
UK
/ˈsɪtrəs/
US
/ˈsɪtrəs/
agruméEmployé pour un goût ou un parfum rappelant les agrumes; registre courant en description sensorielle.
The citrus aroma filled the room as she peeled the orange.
L’arôme agrumé a empli la pièce pendant qu’elle pelait l’orange.
Synonyms
acidulous
acidic
bright
fruity
lemon-like
orange-like
citric
lemony
orangey
lime-like
tangy
zesty

Definitions

citrusnoun
A fruit of any species of the genus Citrus, such as an orange, lemon, lime, or grapefruit.
She picked a citrus from the tree for breakfast.
A tree or shrub that produces citrus fruits.
The citrus in the backyard is laden with ripe oranges ready for picking.
The characteristic flavor or aroma of citrus fruits.
The dressing has a bright citrus that lifts the greens.
citrusadjective
Relating to or characteristic of citrus fruits, such as oranges, lemons, limes, and grapefruits.
The citrus aroma filled the room as she peeled the orange.
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