Main Entry: cit·ron

Pronunciation: \ˈsi-trən\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle French, modification of Latin citrus

Date: 1530

1 a : a citrus fruit resembling a lemon but larger with little pulp and a very thick rind b : a small shrubby tree (Citrus medica) that produces citrons and is cultivated in tropical regions c : the preserved rind of the citron used especially in cakes and puddings
2 : a small hard-fleshed watermelon used especially in pickles and preserves