Citrus fruit meaning in English

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Definition

a citrus fruit: a fruit with a sharp or acidic taste (because of citric acid) (for example: oranges, grapefruits, clementines, lemons) idiom

Examples

  • "allowed me to witness the manufacturing process of a new perfume based on the scent of citrus fruits and mangoes."
  • "- Refreshing lavender / citrus scent"
Exercise 1
Read the text again, and find the following terms.

Fruits such as grapefruits, lemons, oranges and limes are called fruits.

This term describes lines on the surface of the skin, often as the result of a person getting older. "I'm 45, I have round my eyes and mouth, but I don't want botox injections!"
Read the text again, and find the following terms.

Fruits such as grapefruits, lemons, oranges and limes are called citrus 1 fruits.

This term describes lines on the surface of the skin, often as the result of a person getting older. "I'm 45, I have wrinkles 2 round my eyes and mouth, but I don't want botox injections!"
1 citrus: A "citrus fruit" is a type of fruit with a thick skin (called a "rind") and a juicy interior. Lemons, oranges, limes, and grapefruits are all types of citrus fruits. Excellent for vitamin C!
2 wrinkles: The noun "wrinkle" is a small fold or indentation, often in the skin. Example: "I've found my first wrinkle! It's next to my left eye".

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