cit·rous
| \ ˈsi‧trəs \
Definition of citrous
1
: of or relating to the genus Citrus
a hardier strain of citrous trees
2
: of, relating to, devoted to the production of, or affecting plants or fruit of the genus Citrus
a citrous disease an important citrous area
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The first known use of citrous was in 1658
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