citron

• Substantivo que designa o fruto grande e semelhante ao limão, de casca grossa e aromática, frequentemente cristalizado ou em conserva, ou a árvore ou arbusto espinhoso e perene que produz esse fruto.

A noun referring to a large, lemon-like fruit with a thick, aromatic rind, often preserved, or the thorny evergreen tree or shrub that bears this fruit.

1. B2formal

   A large, thick-skinned, lemon-like fruit with a fragrant rind, often used in candied form or for its zest.

   cidra

   • The citron is often preserved in sugar to make candied peel.
   • She added grated citron zest to the cake batter for a unique flavor.
   • Citron fruit is rarely eaten raw due to its sour taste.

2. PlantB2formal

   A thorny evergreen shrub or small tree native to India, cultivated for its large, warty, lemon-like fruits.

   Cidra

   • The citron tree thrives in warm, subtropical climates.
   • Farmers in the region grow citron for its aromatic rind.
   • The citron plant has thorny branches and fragrant flowers.