plural citrus or citruses
often attributive
: any of a group of often thorny trees and shrubs (Citrus and related genera) of the rue family grown in warm regions for their edible fruit (such as the orange or lemon) with firm usually thick rind and pulpy flesh
also
: the fruit
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In the meantime, fans can enjoy the latest citrus flavors in the lineup.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2025
At the very least, the season so far has certainly proven Chambliss couldn’t be further from one of those citrus fruits his hometown was so famous for back in the day.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Oct. 2025
In spring, a multi-colored terrain of citrus yellow and henna red, and a green flying carpet to the east and northwest.
—Literary Hub, 17 Oct. 2025
Other offerings include golden eye snapper with squash blossom, baby zucchini, and smoked pine tree broth, A5 Wagyu duck with ganjang aged for 15 years, and a citrus posset with tangerine and lemon.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2025
At the very least, the season so far has certainly proven Chambliss couldn’t be further from one of those citrus fruits his hometown was so famous for back in the day.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Oct. 2025
In spring, a multi-colored terrain of citrus yellow and henna red, and a green flying carpet to the east and northwest.
—Literary Hub, 17 Oct. 2025
Other offerings include golden eye snapper with squash blossom, baby zucchini, and smoked pine tree broth, A5 Wagyu duck with ganjang aged for 15 years, and a citrus posset with tangerine and lemon.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2025
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“Citrus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/citrus. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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citrus
noun
cit·rus
ˈsi-trəs 
plural citrus or citruses
: any of a genus of often thorny trees and shrubs (as the orange, grapefruit, or lemon) grown in warm regions for their fruits
also
: the fruit of a citrus
citrus
adjective
Medical Definition
citrus
noun
cit·rus
ˈsi-trəs
often attributive
1
capitalized
: a genus of often thorny trees and shrubs of the rue family (Rutaceae) grown in warm regions for their edible fruit (as the orange, lemon, lime, or mandarin) with firm usually thick rind and pulpy flesh
2
plural citruses or citrus
: any plant or fruit of the genus Citrus or a related genus
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