any of numerous fruits of the genus Citrus having thick rind and juicy pulp; grown in warm regions
"The sunny grove was filled with trees bearing sweet citrus, their thick-skinned fruits hanging ready to be juiced."
any of numerous tropical usually thorny evergreen trees of the genus Citrus having leathery evergreen leaves and widely cultivated for their juicy edible fruits having leathery aromatic rinds
"The ancient grove was filled with citrus trees, whose leathery evergreen leaves rustled in the breeze above their juicy, aromatic fruits."
Any of several shrubs or trees of the genus Citrus in the family Rutaceae.
"The grove was filled with citrus trees bearing ripe oranges, lemons, and limes."
In plain English: Citrus is any fruit that grows on trees and has a sour, juicy peel around its flesh.
"The fresh citrus fruit on the table smelled like sunshine and summer breeze."
Usage: Use this word as a collective noun for fruits like oranges and lemons rather than referring to individual pieces. It also functions as an adjective describing flavors that are tart and acidic, such as in "citrus soda."
Of, relating to, or similar to citrus plants or fruit.
"The bright, citrus aroma filled the kitchen as she sliced the oranges and lemons."
In plain English: Citrus describes something that comes from citrus fruits, which are sour and juicy oranges, lemons, limes, or grapefruits.
"The chef decided to marinate the chicken in citrus flavors before grilling it."
A census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California, United States.
"Many residents commute to work from the citrus area every morning."
The word "citrus" comes from the Latin citrus, which originally meant "a citron tree." It likely entered Latin via Etruscan from Ancient Greek, where it referred to a type of cedar tree.