
Word of the Week: Citrus
02/03/2016
In honor of National Grapefruit Month, this week’s word of the week is citrus.
Noun. Citrus is a tree of a genus that includes citron, lemon, lime, orange and grapefruit.
Used in a sentence:
Citrus fruits contain many nutrients including vitamin C, and their flavors can add zest to recipes.
The image “Citrus” by Peter Batty is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
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