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citrous

citrous

8.0
Relating to orange or lemon trees and their fruit
  • adjective
  • /ˈsɪtrəs/
translation icon : citrico
  • The citrous fruits are rich in vitamin C.

Examples

  • The orchard specializes in citrous fruits like oranges and lemons.

  • The orchard specializes in citrous fruits like oranges and lemons.

  • A citrous scent filled the greenhouse from the blossoming trees.

  • This region is prone to several citrous diseases that affect orange crops.

  • I love the citrous flavor of fresh oranges.

  • A citrous scent filled the greenhouse from the blossoming trees.

  • I love the citrous flavor of fresh oranges.

Synonyms

citric
vscitrous
3 4.7

Relating to the sour acid found in lemons and oranges

focuses on the plants of the citrus genus rather than the acid

How Citrusy

zesty
4 4.2
tangy
15 3.6
citrous
8.0
bland
23 2.0

Surface Forms

citrous positive

Morphology

citrous = citrus (transparent) = citrus + ous

Formed by adding the productive adjective-forming suffix '-ous' to 'citrus'; the meaning 'relating to citrus' is directly predictable.

Etymology

Citrous comes from the Latin word citrus, the name for the citrus tree and its fruits, so think of lemons and oranges. That's why citrous means 'like citrus' or 'having the smell or taste of citrus', and we use it for plants, scents, and fruits.