citron

noun

cit·​ron ˈsi-trən How to pronounce citron (audio)
1
a
: a citrus fruit resembling a lemon but larger with little pulp and a very thick rind
b
: a small shrubby tree (Citrus medica) that produces citrons and is cultivated in tropical regions
c
: the preserved rind of the citron used especially in cakes and puddings
2
: a small hard-fleshed watermelon used especially in pickles and preserves

Examples of citron in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The oldest European citrus trees — citrons or sweet lemons — on record were planted in Pompeii, as evidenced by seeds found there, buried in the hardened lava that quickly inundated the city after the volcanic eruption from Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 27 Jan. 2024 For the last 40 years or so, many Jews in America have celebrated Sukkot with citrons grown at Lindcove Ranch. Helen Li, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2023 The lumpy and ancient citrus, known as etrog in Hebrew, is an essential part of the daily blessing ritual during Sukkot and, as Miller reports, one single farm in Exeter, Calif., has supplied the citron for most Jews in the U.S. for some 40 years. Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2023 Zesty citron is balanced with rich jasmine and teak wood for an energizing but layered fragrance. Jackie Fields, Peoplemag, 21 Sep. 2023 Created by the house’s perfumer, Olivier Polge, the latest lineup features zesty citron, jasmine, and ambery teak wood notes. Eliseé Browchuk, Vogue, 7 Sep. 2023 The Four Species of Sukkot The lulav (date palm frond), etrog (citron fruit), hadass (myrtle), and aravah (willow) are four plants mentioned in the Torah, known collectively as the four species. Jamie Kravitz, Woman's Day, 24 Aug. 2023 Created by Chanel’s in-house perfumer Olivier Polge, the floral fragrance includes notes of citron, jasmine, and teak wood. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 30 Aug. 2023 Sizes: 5–12 Colors: White, sail/light silver/citron, light soft pink/rust/stone 18 Best Sock Jimmy Choo Verona Crystal Embellished Knit Sneaker $895 at Nordstrom$875 at Bloomingdale's$537 at Neiman Marcus Don’t want to go the stark white route? Kristina Rutkowski, Harper's BAZAAR, 25 July 2023

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Word History

Etymology

Middle French, modification of Latin citrus

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of citron was in 1530

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“Citron.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/citron. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

citron

noun
cit·​ron ˈsi-trən How to pronounce citron (audio)
1
a
: a fruit like the lemon in appearance and structure but larger
also : the citrus tree producing this fruit
b
: the preserved rind of the citron used especially in fruitcake
2
: a small watermelon with hard flesh that is used especially in pickles and preserves

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