citron

noun
UK: /ˈsɪtrən/
US: /ˈsɪtrən/

  1. A large, thick-rinded citrus fruit, similar to a lemon but less acidic.

    1. I bought a citron at the market.
    2. The candied citron peel is used in holiday baking recipes with great success.

  2. A small, evergreen citrus tree that produces this fruit.

    1. The citron tree is easy to grow in a sunny location.
    2. Our small grove included lemon, orange, and a single fruiting citron tree.

Synonyms

citrus fruit

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "citron" in English means: A large, thick-rinded citrus fruit, similar to a lemon but less acidic., A small, evergreen citrus tree that produces this fruit..

The phonetic transcription of "citron" is /ˈsɪtrən/ in British English and /ˈsɪtrən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "citron": citrus fruit.

Example usage of "citron": "I bought a citron at the market.". More examples on the page.