citron tree

2 definitions found

citron tree - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Citron \Cit"ron\ (s[i^]t"r[u^]n), n. [F. citron, LL. citro, fr.
     L. citrus citron tree (cf. citreum, sc. malum, a citron),
     from Gr. ki`tron citron]
     1. (Bot) A fruit resembling a lemon, but larger, and
        pleasantly aromatic; it is produced by the citron tree
        (Citrus medica). The thick rind, when candied, is the
        citron of commerce. The fruit was once called the lime.
        [1913 Webster]
  
     2. A citron tree, Citrus medica.
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     3. A citron melon.
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     Citron melon.
        (a) A small variety of muskmelon with sugary greenish
            flesh.
        (b) A small variety of watermelon, whose solid white flesh
            is used in making sweetmeats and preserves.
  
     Citron tree (Bot.), the tree which bears citrons. It was
        probably a native of northern India, and is now understood
        to be the typical form of Citrus Medica.
        [1913 Webster]

citron tree - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :

  citron tree
      n 1: thorny evergreen small tree or shrub of India widely
           cultivated for its large lemonlike fruits that have thick
           warty rind [syn: citron, citron tree, Citrus medica]