citron
nounUK /ˈsɪtrən/
US /ˈsɪtrən/
A citron is a big, bumpy yellow fruit that looks like a giant lemon.
Grandma used the peel of a citron to make sweet candy.
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2. The tree that grows this fruit.
A citron tree stood in the corner of the garden.
3. The thick rind of this fruit, candied and used in baking.
The fruitcake was full of chopped citron.
4. A pale yellow color, like the fruit.
She painted the walls a soft citron.