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Etymology of the English word citrulline

the English word citrulline
derived from the Medieval Latin word citrullus
derived from the Latin word citrus (African citrus tree; citron; lemon tree)
using the New Latin suffix -ine
derived from the New Latin word Citrullus

Date

The earliest known usage of citrulline in English dates from the 20th century.

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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