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citron
/ˈsɪtɹən/
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What does citron mean?
noun
- The fruit of a citron tree.
- The candied rind of the citron fruit.
- A greenish yellow colour, inspired by the color of the rind of the citron fruit.
More meanings (2)
adjective
- Of a greenish yellow colour.
proper noun
- A surname.
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IPA pronunciation
/ˈsɪtɹən/
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The garden, with its roses, jessamine, vines, citron, orange and lemon trees, extended to that ancient river, the jewel-blue Chyrsorrhoa.
The so-called “citron,” with hard white flesh, used in making preserves, is a form of watermelon.
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The rustling citron, lime, and orange, shady mango with its fruits of gold, and the palmetto's umbrageous beauty, all welcomed the child of sorrow.
In person, Mr. Gorringe was a slender man, with a skin of a clear, uniform citron tint, black waving hair, and dark gray eyes, and a thin, high-featured face.