Citron
Citron
Citron (pronunciation: /ˈsɪtrən/) is a large fragrant citrus fruit with a thick rind, botanically classified as Citrus medica by Carl Linnaeus. The etymology of the word "citron" comes from the Latin citrus, meaning "citrus tree", and the French citron, meaning "lemon".
Description
The citron is a large, fragrant fruit that is similar to a lemon but has a thicker, rougher skin. The fruit is typically oval to oblong in shape and has a pale yellow to greenish color. The pulp is sour, and the rind is often used in cooking or candying.
Uses
Citron has various culinary and medicinal uses. It is often used in the form of candied peel in baking and cooking, and its juice and rind are used in traditional medicines for their high vitamin C content and potential antioxidant properties.
Related Terms
- Citrus: A genus of flowering trees and shrubs in the rue family, Rutaceae.
- Lemon: A pale yellow fruit with acidic juice.
- Vitamin C: A vitamin found in various foods and sold as a dietary supplement.
- Antioxidant: A substance that inhibits oxidation, especially one used to counteract the deterioration of stored food products.
Etymology
The word "citron" comes from the French citron, meaning "lemon". The French word, in turn, comes from the Latin citrus, which refers to the citrus tree. The Latin word is possibly of Greek origin, but the exact etymology is uncertain.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Citron
- Wikipedia's article - Citron
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