About The Word Citron
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Citron
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What's The Definition Of Citron?
[n] large lemonlike fruit with thick aromatic rind; usually preserved
[n] thorny evergreen small tree or shrub of India widely cultivated for its large lemonlike fruits that have thick warty rind Synonyms | Synonyms for Citron: citron tree | Citrus medica Related Terms | Find terms related to Citron: See Also | citron | citron | citron tree | citronwood | citrous fruit | citrus | citrus | citrus fruit | Citrus medica | citrus tree Citron In Webster's Dictionary \Cit"ron\ (s[i^]t"r[u^]n), n. [F. citron, LL. citro, fr.
L. citrus citron tree (cf. citreum, sc. malum, a citron),
from Gr. ki`tron citron]
1. (Bot) A fruit resembling a lemon, but larger, and
pleasantly aromatic. The thick rind, when candied, is the
citron of commerce.
2. A citron tree.
3. A citron melon.
{Citron melon}.
(a) A small variety of muskmelon with sugary greenish
flesh.
(b) A small variety of watermelon, whose solid white flesh
is used in making sweetmeats and preserves.
{Citron tree} (Bot.), the tree which bears citrons. It was
probably a native of northern India, and is now understood
to be the typical form of {Citrus Medica}.
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