citrus

• Substantivo que designa o gênero de árvores e arbustos floridos ou seus frutos, caracterizados por casca grossa e polpa suculenta, geralmente cultivados em regiões quentes.

A noun referring to a genus of flowering trees and shrubs, or the fruit they produce, characterized by a thick rind and juicy pulp, typically grown in warm regions.

1. Fruit typeA2formal

   Any of numerous fruits of the genus Citrus, characterized by a thick rind and juicy pulp, typically grown in warm regions.

   Citrino

   • Oranges, lemons, and limes are all types of citrus.
   • Citrus fruits are rich in vitamin C.
   • She squeezed fresh citrus for the juice.

2. Tree typeB1formal

   Any of numerous tropical, usually thorny, evergreen trees of the genus Citrus, cultivated for their juicy, edible fruits with leathery, aromatic rinds.

   Citrus

   • The citrus trees in the orchard are blooming.
   • Farmers grow citrus in warm, sunny climates.
   • The leaves of the citrus tree are dark green and glossy.