n.
Pronunciation: ' si-tr ə n
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle French, modification of Latin citrus
Date: 1530
1 a : a citrus fruit resembling a lemon but larger with little pulp and a very thick rind b : a small shrubby tree ( Citrus medica ) that produces citrons and is cultivated in tropical regions c : the preserved rind of the citron used especially in cakes and puddings
2 : a small hard-fleshed watermelon used especially in pickles and preserves