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Noun
1. citrus fruits
Wikipedia definition
2. CitrusCitrus is a common term and genus (Citrus) of flowering plants in the rue family, Rutaceae. Citrus is believed to have originated in the part of Southeast Asia bordered by Northeastern India, Myanmar (Burma) and the Yunnan province of China. Citrus fruit has been cultivated in an ever-widening area since ancient times; the best-known examples are the oranges, lemons, grapefruit, and limes. The generic name originated in Latin, where it specifically referred to the plant now known as Citron (C.
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Other forms
かんきつ類 【かんきつるい】甘橘類 【かんきつるい】
Notes
甘橘類: Irregular kanji usage.

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