Citron
/ˈsɪtrən/noun
A large citrus fruit with a thick rind, used mainly for candied peel and flavoring.
Did you know?The word ultimately traces back to the same ancient root behind words for citrus trees and even cedar, showing how old languages grouped fragrant, resinous plants together by smell and texture rather than modern botany.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
kitrion
“A citron or citron tree”
Late Latin
Latin
citrus
“The citron tree; also a fragrant evergreen tree”
Old French
Old French
citron
“Citron, lemon”
Middle English
English
citron
“The citrus fruit citron”
Modern English
English
citron
“A large citrus fruit with a thick rind, used mainly for candied peel and flavoring.”