citrange

Noun

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Noun (2)

  1. more aromatic and acidic than orangesSynonyms: citrange treeCitroncirus webberi
  2. more aromatic and acid tasting than oranges; used in beverages and marmalade
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Webster's Dictionary (1913)

Cit′range noun

Origin: Citrus + orange.

A citrous fruit produced by a cross between the sweet orange and the trifoliate orange (Citrus trifoliata). It is more acid and has a more pronounced aroma than the orange; the tree is hardier. There are several varieties.

Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), from GCIDE 0.54 · with additions: 1913 supplement

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