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Lemon is a citrus fruit.
What does Citrus mean?
Citrus means fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Dictionary definition
a group of fruits with juicy sections and a bright, often sour taste, such as oranges, lemons, and limes.
Example sentences
Citrus in a sentence
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The drink had a fresh citrus flavor.
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Citrus fruits are often juicy and can taste sweet, sour, or tart.
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Practice 1
What does citrus mean?
Citrus fruits include oranges, lemons, limes, and grapefruits.
Practice 2
Which word is related to citrus?
A lemon is a citrus fruit.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses citrus correctly?
Citrus juice can taste sour or tart.
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Citrus
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WordCitrus.
Partnoun, adjective.
MeaningCitrus means fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
ExampleExample: Lemon is a citrus fruit.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- sit · rus
- Strongest beat
- sit
- Ending
- rus
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on sit.
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Synonyms
Words like Citrus
fruitA general word for citrus foods.
tart fruitA fruit with a sharp or sour taste.
Antonyms
Opposite words
vegetableA different common food category.
meatA food from animals, unlike citrus fruit.
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Word family
Citrus word family
Base word
citrus
noun
citrus
A group of fruits such as oranges and lemons.
noun
citruses
Different kinds of citrus fruits, though citrus is often used as a group word.
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Hint for students
Citrus means fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Common mix-up
Citrus is not the same as vegetable. Citrus means citrus means fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
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Read this model sentence: The drink had a fresh citrus flavor. Clue words: drink, fresh, flavor. Underline clue words that show why citrus fits instead of vegetable. Now write one new sentence that shows citrus without using the word citrus. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show citrus?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The drink had a fresh citrus flavor." Why does citrus fit better than vegetable?
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