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citrus meaning in Tamil

கிச்சிலி kiccili

/ˈsɪtɹəs/

citrus in Tamil: கிச்சிலி (kiccili). In English, citrus means any of several shrubs or trees of the genus Citrus in the family Rutaceae.

Tamil words for citrus

shrub or tree
கிச்சிலி kiccili

English meaning of citrus

  1. noun Any of several shrubs or trees of the genus Citrus in the family Rutaceae.
  2. noun The fruit of such plants, generally spherical, oblate, or prolate, consisting of an outer glandular skin (called zest), an inner white skin (called pith or albedo), and generally between 8 and 16 sectors filled with pulp consisting of cells with one end attached to the inner skin. Citrus fruits include orange, grapefruit, lemon, lime, and citron.
  3. adjective Of, relating to, or similar to citrus plants or fruit.

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Questions about citrus in Tamil

What is the meaning of citrus in Tamil?
Citrus in Tamil is கிச்சிலி (kiccili).
citrus என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
Citrus: கிச்சிலி (kiccili).
What does citrus mean in English?
Citrus means any of several shrubs or trees of the genus Citrus in the family Rutaceae.

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