Citron
noun
It is a type of large yellow fruit, similar to a lemon but with a thicker and bumpier skin.
The citron is a main ingredient for making a traditional fruit cake.

Often appears as...
- citron juice
- citron zest
noun
It is a type of dark green tree that the citron fruit grows on.
The citron trees are grown in the Mediterranean regions.

Often appears as...
- citron tree
- branch of citron
noun
It is a type of large yellow fruit, similar to a lemon but with a thicker and bumpier skin.
The citron is a main ingredient for making a traditional fruit cake.

Often appears as...
- citron juice
- citron zest
noun
It is a type of dark green tree that the citron fruit grows on.
The citron trees are grown in the Mediterranean regions.

Often appears as...
- citron tree
- branch of citron
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Culinary Uses
Citron is used in recipes for its unique bitter taste and strong citrus flavor.

Grated citron zest adds a lively kick to pasta dishes.
Festive Ingredient
Common in holiday foods, citron offers a festive flavor to dishes and desserts.

Candied citron pieces are often found in Christmas fruitcakes.
Not a Lemon
Although similar to lemons, citrons are distinct in taste and appearance and not interchangeable in recipes.

I need a citron for this recipe, a lemon won't have the same effect.
Culinary Uses
Citron is used in recipes for its unique bitter taste and strong citrus flavor.

Grated citron zest adds a lively kick to pasta dishes.
Festive Ingredient
Common in holiday foods, citron offers a festive flavor to dishes and desserts.

Candied citron pieces are often found in Christmas fruitcakes.
Not a Lemon
Although similar to lemons, citrons are distinct in taste and appearance and not interchangeable in recipes.

I need a citron for this recipe, a lemon won't have the same effect.
Culinary Uses
Citron is used in recipes for its unique bitter taste and strong citrus flavor.

Grated citron zest adds a lively kick to pasta dishes.
Festive Ingredient
Common in holiday foods, citron offers a festive flavor to dishes and desserts.

Candied citron pieces are often found in Christmas fruitcakes.
Not a Lemon
Although similar to lemons, citrons are distinct in taste and appearance and not interchangeable in recipes.

I need a citron for this recipe, a lemon won't have the same effect.
Quote examples
Paul Engle
American Poet
All families had their special Christmas food. Ours was called Dutch Bread, made from a dough halfway between bread and cake, stuffed with citron and every sort of nut from the farm - hazel, black walnut, hickory, butternut.

Quote examples
Mickey Drexler
American Businessman
You know what ends up on the markdown racks? All the weird colors. Guys don't wear orange or citron.

Quote examples
Paul Engle
American Poet
All families had their special Christmas food. Ours was called Dutch Bread, made from a dough halfway between bread and cake, stuffed with citron and every sort of nut from the farm - hazel, black walnut, hickory, butternut.

Quote examples
Mickey Drexler
American Businessman
You know what ends up on the markdown racks? All the weird colors. Guys don't wear orange or citron.

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