citrine

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1cit·rine

adj \ˈsi-ˌtrīn\

Definition of CITRINE

: resembling a citron or lemon especially in color

Origin of CITRINE

Middle English, from Anglo-French citrin, from Medieval Latin citrinus, from Latin citrus citron tree
First Known Use: 14th century

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