A large, bumpy yellow citrus fruit similar to a lemon, known for its thick rind and fragrant pith that is often used in cooking and perfume.
From Old French 'citron,' derived from Latin 'citrus,' which came from Greek 'kitron,' possibly from Sanskrit 'citrakah'—the word traveled along ancient trade routes just like the fruit itself.
Citron is technically older than the lemon, and medieval people loved it so much they gave it magical properties and used it in religious ceremonies—it's the unsung grandfather of modern citrus fruits!
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