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Citron , citron meaning , definition of citron , what is citron - Part of speech : noun .
Definition : a shrubby Asian tree bearing fruits which resemble large lemons with less acid flesh and thick fragrant peel .
Tech note : Citrus medica .

The origin of the word seems to be in French . Dated : early 16th century . Possible translation : 'citron tree' . Foreign forms : citrus .
Pronunciation : /ˈsɪtr(ə)n /

citron (noun) - Synonyms: citron tree
Nearby words :  citrin ,  citroncirus ,  citroncirus webberi ,  citron  citron tree ,  citronwood ,  citrophilous mealybug

 



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