citruses
Oranges and lemons
Citruses is a plural of citrus, referring to multiple types or varieties of citrus fruit: The market sold citruses from around the world—lemons, limes, oranges, and grapefruits.
The word is relatively uncommon; citrus fruits or simply citrus typically serves as the plural.
Large, thick-skinned citrus
- tangerineSmall, loose-skinned citrus
- clementineSeedless citrus hybrid
- mandarinSmall, loose-skinned citrus
- grapefruitTangy citrus, often halved
lemon · lime · orange · kumquat · satsuma · yuzu · bergamot · blood orange
Full of moisture
- pulpySoft and fibrous
- succulentMoist and flavorful
- segmentedDivided into sections
- pithyConcise and forceful
ripe · fleshy · seedless · membranous · zest · peel · rind · pith
Essential water-soluble antioxidant
- ascorbicRelated to scurvy prevention
- antioxidantOxidation-preventing molecule
- immunityProtected from harm
- scurvyVitamin C deficiency disease
nutrient · dietary · health · healing · collagen · essential · supplement · fortified
Sharp and lively-tasting
sharp · piquant · refreshing · bitter · bracing · zingy · astringent · acerbic
Of hot, humid regions
- MediterraneanSea between Europe, Africa, Asia
- subtropicalClimate near the tropics
- FloridaSoutheastern American peninsula state
- CaliforniaWest coast megastate
Spain · Brazil · Morocco · Seville · Valencia · climate · sunshine · warmth
Small stand of trees
- orchardFruit tree plantation
- treesWoody plants with trunks
- harvestGathering mature crops
- cultivationFostering growth through care
grafting · irrigation · pruning · rootstock · scion · budding · propagation · horticulture
pomelo
Large, thick-skinned citrus
- tangerineSmall, loose-skinned citrus
- clementineSeedless citrus hybrid
- mandarinSmall, loose-skinned citrus
grapefruit · lemon · lime · orange · kumquat · satsuma · yuzu · bergamot · blood orange · navel
juicy
Full of moisture
pithy · ripe · fleshy · seedless · membranous · zest · peel · rind · pith
vitamin C
Essential water-soluble antioxidant
- ascorbicRelated to scurvy prevention
- antioxidantOxidation-preventing molecule
- immunityProtected from harm
scurvy · nutrient · dietary · health · healing · collagen · essential · supplement · fortified
tangy
Sharp and lively-tasting
acidic · sharp · piquant · refreshing · bitter · bracing · zingy · astringent · acerbic · biting
tropical
Of hot, humid regions
- MediterraneanSea between Europe, Africa, Asia
- subtropicalClimate near the tropics
- FloridaSoutheastern American peninsula state
California · Spain · Brazil · Morocco · Seville · Valencia · climate · sunshine · warmth
grove
Small stand of trees
cultivation · grafting · irrigation · pruning · rootstock · scion · budding · propagation · horticulture · plantation
zest
Keen enjoyment or peel
garnish · cocktail · vinaigrette · preserve · candied · glaze · sorbet · dressing · marinade · liqueur
- citrus groveCultivated stand of tangy-fruit trees
- citrus orchardsCultivated land growing tangerines
- citrus fruitsAcidic segmented produce
- Florida citrusSubtropical fruit from the peninsula
- citrus zestGrated fruit peel
- citrus juice