CITRUSY Definition & Meaning

citrusy

[ si-truhs-ee ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

having a naturally derived or artificially produced taste or scent of citrus fruit:
The citrusy flavor in the sauce is tangerine.
Among their citrusy bath products is a soap that smells like pink grapefruit.

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Origin of citrusy¹

First recorded in 1945–50; citrus ( def ) + -y ¹( def )

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Almost like a citrusy cousin to cacio e pepe, al limone is a bright spot in the canon of Italian and Italian American classics.

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I love the sagey, citrusy, cedary rich scent of native plants and wildflowers.

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Or, if you’ve ever been to Ojai, you’ll know the sweet, citrusy scent of Pixie tangerines that lingers in the air.

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Ponzu, a citrusy and savory Japanese sauce, is already a kitchen MVP.

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The Singaporean pickled chili sauce, a thick orange-red purée, offers a citrusy acidity and a quick spiciness that dissipates nicely.

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