DictionarycitrusSegmented fruit
noun

citrus

SIT-ruhs/ˈsɪtrəs/

A juicy acidic fruit such as an orange or lemon.

The cut citrus exposes its juicy segments.

Whole and cut orange and lemon show segmented interiors.
Etymology

The citron tree’s name broadened to the juicy acidic fruits of its kind.

More examples

  • She squeezed fresh citrus over the salad.
  • The stall sells several kinds of citrus.

Forms

citrus

Similar words

fruit
Is the broader category.
citron
Is one particular thick-rinded citrus fruit.