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Etymology of the English word citrus

the English word citrus
derived from the Latin word citrus (African citrus tree; citron; lemon tree)

Date

The earliest known usage of citrus in English dates from the 19th century.

Derivations in English

citral, citrate, citric, citriculture

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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