Plural form of citrus; multiple varieties of citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, limes, and grapefruits.
From Latin 'citrus' (lemon tree, originally from Asia), plural form created with '-es.' The term came to English via botanical classification and trade.
The global citrus trade literally shaped world history—European explorers brought citrus to the Americas and Caribbean, transforming agriculture and preventing scurvy among sailors through vitamin C.
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