citrons (fruits)
- Scope note
- Ovate acidic, juicy tree-fruits with a pale yellow rind. The citron is yellow in color, but larger, less acidic, and has a thicker rind than the lemon. Formerly the term included the lemons and the limes, as well as the fruits to which it is now restricted.
- Date of creation: 03-Jun-2024
Accepted term: 03-Jun-2024