citrus

/ˈsɪtɹəs/

citrus

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Definition

Any of several shrubs or trees of the genus Citrus in the family Rutaceae.

Etymology

From Latin citrus (“a citron tree, thuja”), probably via Etruscan from Ancient Greek κέδρος (kédros); compare Middle English citurtre, cytyr tre. Thus a possible doublet of cedar.