A large yellow citrus fruit similar to a lemon, also known as citron; valued for its fragrant rind and perfume oils.
From French 'cédrat,' from Latin 'citrus' combined with elements from Semitic languages. The word traveled through Mediterranean trade routes along with the fruit itself.
Cedrats were so prized by medieval nobles that they were often given as luxury gifts and displayed in special containers—the perfume industry still treasures their essential oils!
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