1A shrubby Asian tree that bears large fruits similar to lemons, but with flesh that is less acid and peels that are thicker and more fragrant.

Citrus medica, family Rutaceae; one of the ancestors of modern commercial citrus fruits

1. 1.1 The fruit of the citron tree.
   枸橼，香橼（果实）
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   • Chop the citron and nuts, if you did not buy them pre-chopped.
   • Its ultra-fresh, delicate fragrance draws on cardamom, citron, geranium and coriander.
   • Another treat were these thick slices of candied citron dipped in pure dark chocolate.
   • Fruitcake orange peel is strong and slightly sweet in the nose, as is candied lemon peel and citron.
   • The citron, like the lemon and lime, is native to NE India, where it was used from early times as a perfume and in medicine.
   • It certainly got better the following day though, with the taste of citrons and the herb being more pronounced.
   • In the back are pots containing a fruit paradise of quinces, medlars, lemons, pomegranates, citrons, even a limequat that apparently makes a mean marmalade.
   • Cardamom seeds and candied citron may be difficult to find; try the local health food store.
   • For most of us, the word ‘citrus’ conjures up images of oranges, grapefruits, lemons, limes - and possibly citrons or blood oranges, if you're a true connoisseur of fruit.
   • Most other citrus fruits, such as lemons, limes, citrons, naturally sweet oranges and tangerines are considered safe.
   • It is said that a sailor secretly brought citrons from China hidden inside his wide sleeves on his voyage to Namhae a thousand years ago.
   • Ignoring citron tart and chocolate orange cake, sticky toffee pudding would be just fine but there was none left.
   • The citron was the first citrus fruit to reach Europe, which is why the whole group of fruits is called after one of its less important members.