citron Synonyms & Antonyms
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Citron as a Noun
A small citrus tree, Citrus medica. The fruit of a citron tree. The candied rind of the citron fruit. A greenish yellow colour, inspired by the color of the rind of the citron fruit.
citron:
The fruit of a citron tree.
The candied rind of the citron fruit.
A greenish yellow colour, inspired by the color of the rind of the citron fruit.
citron:
A greenish yellow colour.
A small citrus tree, Citrus medica.
Citron as an Adjective
Of a greenish yellow colour.
Citron in a Sentence
citron:
Word Forms & Grammar
citron (countable and uncountable, plural citrons)
citron (comparative more citron, superlative most citron)
Words That Rhyme With Citron
Origin of Citron
Borrowed from French citron (“lemon, lime”), Latin citrus (“citron tree, thuja”), probably via Etruscan derived from Ancient Greek κέδρος (kédros, “cedar”) (see there for further etymology).[1]
Word Facts for Citron
| Part of speech | noun, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈsɪtɹən/ |
| Meaning | A small citrus tree, Citrus medica. The fruit of a citron tree. The candied rind of the citron fruit. A… |
| Plural | citrons |
| Comparative / superlative | more citron, most citron |
Frequently Asked Questions About Citron
Is citron a noun or an adjective?
Citron is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as an adjective.
What is the plural of citron?
The plural of citron is citrons.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of citron?
The comparative form is more citron and the superlative form is most citron.