Citrous

/ˈsɪtrəs/ adjective

Definition

Relating to, resembling, or containing citrus fruits; having citrus-like qualities or characteristics.

Etymology

From Latin 'citrus' plus the English adjectival suffix '-ous' (meaning 'full of' or 'characterized by')—a straightforward adjective formation describing citrus-related properties.

Kelly Says

Citrous is a wonderfully simple adjective that lets you describe anything with that sunny citrus flavor—it's less common than 'citric,' but perfectly correct and honestly more fun to say!

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