01 n. A fruit resembling a lemon, but larger, and pleasantly aromatic; it is produced by the citron tree (Citrus medica). The thick rind, when c…
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A fruit resembling a lemon, but larger, and pleasantly aromatic; it is produced by the citron tree (Citrus medica). The thick rind, when candied, is the citron of commerce. The fruit was once called the lime.(Bot) Also: lime
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A citron tree, Citrus medica.
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A citron melon.
Phrases & compounds
Citron melon —
A small variety of muskmelon with sugary greenish flesh.
Citron tree —
the tree which bears citrons. It was probably a native of northern India, and is now understood to be the typical form of Citrus Medica.