hesperidium
noun
hes·per·id·i·um
ˌhe-spə-ˈri-dē-əm 
plural hesperidia
ˌhe-spə-ˈri-dē-ə
: a berry (such as an orange or lime) having a leathery rind
Word History
Etymology
New Latin
First Known Use
circa 1866, in the meaning defined above
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“Hesperidium.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hesperidium. Accessed 10 Jun. 2023.
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