What is another word for citrous?

Pronunciation: [sˈɪtɹəs] (IPA)

Citrous refers to anything containing or related to citrus fruits, such as oranges, lemons, and grapefruits. Some synonyms for citrous include citrusy, citrus-flavored, tangy, zesty, sour, and acidic. These words all describe the characteristic taste and aroma that comes from the presence of citrus in food or drinks. Citrous can also be described with terms like tart, fresh, bright, and crisp, all of which capture the essence of citrus fruits. Whether you are describing a juicy orange or a refreshing lemonade, using synonyms for citrous can help you convey the flavor and aroma with precision.

What are the hypernyms for Citrous?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Citrous

Once, when the writer was being shown citrous-fruit land in California, the wise friend who was his host would point to one orchard, which was "planted for oranges," and another "ranch" which "was planted to sell to suckers"; yet the ordinary man, even if he spent many years in the study of land values, could not tell the difference.
"A Stake in the Land"
Peter Alexander Speek
The representations were that the farms were not swampy, were near direct water connections with New York; that every month in the year was a growing month; that the farms were surrounded by orange and citrous-fruit farms; that there were fine roads, wells, homes, schools, hotels, etc.
"A Stake in the Land"
Peter Alexander Speek
This, with the natural rainfall, is sufficient for citrous Fruits and for corn and alfalfa, in soil not too sandy, and it is too much for grapes and all deciduous fruits.
"A start in life"
C. F. Dowsett

Related words: citrus fruit, lemon fruit, lime fruit, orange fruit, tangerine fruit, grapefruit fruit, limeade

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