Citrus fruits
Definition
A collective name given to fruits of the Citrus genus (lemons, oranges, mandarins, grapefruits, pomelos, limes), characterized by an aromatic rind rich in essential oils and a juicy, segmented pulp with a high content of citric acid and vitamin C. In a broader sense, the term also denotes the orchards or trees producing these fruits specific to warm, subtropical climates.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Citrus fruits
- Citrus
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Feminine plural mass noun, standard structural declension patterns. |
| Formation | Neologistic loanword from Italian 'agrume', functionally tracing back to early Romance terms for acidic foods. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [a.ˈɡru.me] |
| Source | Lexicon of Pomology, Global Agronomy and Horticultural Crop Classifications |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Medicii recomandă consumul zilnic de agrume în timpul sezonului rece pentru a întări sistemul imunitar prin aportul de vitamina C.
EN: Doctors recommend the daily consumption of citrus fruits during the cold season to strengthen the immune system through vitamin C intake.
RO: Bazinul mediteranean este recunoscut la nivel mondial pentru culturile sale întinse de agrume de o calitate superioară.
EN: The Mediterranean basin is globally recognized for its extensive, high-quality citrus fruit orchards.
RO: Esențele extrase din coaja de agrume sunt intens utilizate în industria parfumurilor de lux datorită prospețimii lor.
EN: The essences extracted from citrus rind are intensively used in the luxury perfume industry due to their freshness.
Idioms & Phrases
Plantație de agrume / Citrus orchard
RO: Suprafață mare de teren agricol situată în zone subtropicale, dedicată exclusiv cultivării arborilor citrici.
EN: A large area of agricultural land located in subtropical zones, dedicated exclusively to the cultivation of citrus trees.
Ulei esențial de agrume / Citrus essential oil
RO: Lichid volatil și aromat extras prin presare la rece sau distilare din coaja exterioară a lămâilor sau portocalelor.
EN: A volatile and aromatic liquid extracted via cold pressing or distillation from the outer rind of lemons or oranges.
Dulceață de agrume / Citrus marmalade
RO: Produs alimentar obținut prin fierberea miezului și a cojii de citrice cu zahăr până la gelificare.
EN: A food product obtained by boiling citrus pulp and rind with sugar until it reaches a gel-like consistency.
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