citrus

Everyday

A group of fruit trees, and their juicy fruits with thick peel, such as oranges, lemons, limes and grapefruit. tree →

In the lessons

In science and health lessons, citrus fruits are full of vitamin C; sailors once ate limes to prevent scurvy. In cooking, citrus flavour is sharp and fresh. In science experiments, lemon juice is an acid.

Examples

• Oranges and lemons are citrus fruits. tree →
• Citrus fruits are full of vitamin C. tree →
• I love the smell of citrus. tree →
• Sailors ate citrus fruit to stop scurvy. tree →
• Lemon juice is acidic because it's a citrus. tree →
• Citrus trees grow in warm places. tree →

Note

Often used as an adjective: citrus fruit. Spelling: citrus (not «citrous» for the noun).